On a rainy, and windy day, Feb. 15, a lineman for Salem Electric works to repair power lines damaged by a weekend ice storm. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter)
Pacific Power will begin offering financial assistance programs to customers struggling because of the pandemic.
The programs include a one-time bill credit of up to $500. Also offered is a program that matches back payments on past-due bills up to $1,000, according to a company press release.
The utility company, which serves residents of Marion County, will be reaching out to customers and communities particularly affected by job losses or illness. Customers worried about their ability to pay should contact the company at 888-221-7070.
To find more information or to apply for the program, visit Pacific Power’s website.
-Jake Thomas
