Greater Spokane DEM UPDATE

Ofc. Teresa Fuller


Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 9:18 a.m.


The Greater Spokane Department of Emergency Management is working to currently assess the damage caused by last night’s severe storm. With the large amount of downed trees and power lines, travel is still potentially dangerous. Citizens are advised to stay home and off our roadways if possible.

Power companies are working extremely hard to assess the damage to their systems and to restore power as quickly as possible.

  • Remember, stay away from downed power lines. As lines are repaired, even power line you “think” are dead may become energized.
  • If you must travel, remember to treat intersections as 4-way stops if the traffic lights are inoperative.
  • Be aware of downed trees blocking roadways.
  • To report non-emergency call Crime Check at 509.456.2233.
  • Life-threatening emergencies call 9-1-1.

To report downed power lines or to inquire about power outages, please contact your power company.

Avista: 1.800.227.9187

Inland Power: 1.877.668.8243

Vera Power: 509.924.3800

To report downed trees blocking roadways in the City of Spokane please call 509.625.7733.



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Emergency Services
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911

Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988

Crime Check
Non-emergency police services: call 509.456.2233 to report crimes no longer in process or submit crime tips.
Crime Check Online Reporting also available.

City Services
Non-emergency reporting of potholes, graffiti, or unlawful camping, utility billing, and general information on city services: call 311 or report online

Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org

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