07/26/2026
***UPDATE 7:52pm the PSPS has ended***
Avista Public Safety Power Shutoff happening in select areas due to high-fire-risk conditions
The Asotin area and Kamiah area will be impacted by a PSPS today.
Due to forecast extreme weather conditions, including a red flag warning, Avista will shut off power in the Kamiah area and the Asotin area to help reduce wildfire risk.
The Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is expected to begin at the following times today, Saturday, July 25:
• Asotin area: Approximately 4:00 p.m. today, affecting about 1,200 customers.
Once power is turned off, Avista will not restore service until the high wildfire risk has passed and conditions are safe. Before power can be restored, crews must inspect affected power lines and equipment to ensure they can be safely re-energized.
As soon as conditions allow and inspections are complete, Avista crews will work as quickly and safely as possible to restore service. Crews will manually patrol lines and may use drones to assist in the patrol in some areas.