More than 48,000 in Marion and Polk counties remain without power


A scene in south Salem on Saturday, Feb. 13, as the ice storm eased. (Joni Brewer photo)
There are more than 48,000 Portland General Electric customers and 40 Salem Electric customers still without power in Marion and Polk counties.
On Monday, PGE’s website stopped displaying estimates for when customers would see their power restored. The utility company cited the complex nature of the repairs, which involve generating stations, transmission lines and substations.
More 3,000 PGE workers are trying to restore power statewide, according to PGE’s website.
Britni Davidson, member services manager at Salem Electric, said the remaining 40 homes without power first need an electrician to make repairs before crews can restore service.
A list of Marion and Polk county ZIP codes still affected by outages can be found on PGE’s website.
Salem is opening tree and woody debris drop-off locations at Woodmansee, Wallace, Geer and McKay parks starting Wednesday. The service is free and residents can deliver debris everyday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cities around Marion County also have yard debris drop-offs.
Locations include:
Aumsville – Recology: 8712 Aumsville Hwy. S.E. M-F 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Keizer – Little League Park: 5245 Ridge Dr. N.E. Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Silverton – Oregon Garden: 879 W. Main St.
Stayton – Mill Creek Park: 2800 Kindle Way S.E. (Temporarily Closed)
Turner – Lake Parking lot: 6185 Turner Lake Road
Woodburn – Legion Park: 1385 Park Ave.
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