WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – UPDATE 4:15 p.m.
According to Benton REA, crews have finished patrolling lines and adjustments have been made to equipment.
Extreme weather may affect power lines and equipment. If you lose power or experiencing flickering, report it to Benton REA outage line 1-800-221-6987 or via SmartHub.
UPDATE 3:24 p.m.
According to Benton REA’s outage map, power has been restored to all customers in the West Richland Area.
Benton REA would like to clarify that multiple homes in the West Richland area are experiencing short power outages and flickering lights. Crews are out patrolling the area to find the cause.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE:
According to Benton REA’s outage map, there is currently a power outage in the West Richland area affecting 623 customers.
Benton REA says they’ve been getting multiple reports from customers of short power outages and lights flickering. Crews are checking out the lines to find the cause.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.