Power Outages in Spokane and North Idaho

Avista Utilities


Avista Utilities serves over 350,000 customers in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

Inland Power and Light Company


Inland Power & Light provides electricity to some 38,000 customers from Loon Lake to Pomeroy and from Odessa to Bonner Co., Idaho.

Kootenai Electric Cooperative


Kootenai Electric is a member-owned cooperative serving more than 22,000 customers in North Idaho.

Vera Water and Power


Vera Water and Power offers water and power services to approximately 10,000 customers living in the Spokane Valley area.

Avista has some tips for power outage preporation:

Avista Offers Tips on Preparing for a Power Outage
Call Avista at (800) 227-9187 to report an outage.
With heavy snow and wind in the forecast for the weekend, now is a good time to prepare for the possibility of a power outage. To be ready, Avista suggests that you have:

  • An emergency preparedness kit with a flashlight and fresh batteries, battery-powered radio, battery or wind-up alarm clock, candles and holders, matches and manual can opener.
  • Supplies that can help keep you warm such as extra blankets, sweaters, hats and gloves.
  • Reserves of back-up energy sources such as propane, fire wood or wood pellets.
  • Knowledge on how to manually release and open any electric doors, like garage doors or security gates.
  • A full-charged cell phone.
  • Assist family members or neighbors who may be vulnerable if exposed to cold temperatures.

If you lose power, check to see if your neighbors have also lost power, then call Avista at (800) 227-9187 to report the outage. Avista’s automated phone system can provide additional information if you are part of a larger known outage. Once outages are reported, they can be tracked online at www.avistautilities.com.