Map displaying power outages around the Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho area
What to do during a power outage
A check list of things to do without power

Weather advisories sent to the Palouse community this morning warned of high winds and possible flooding. When the storm hit, some residents were temporarily left without power and essential utilities. While outages may be inconvenient, but there are ways to deal with them responsibly and safely.

Fire drill | Carter Kolpitcke
UI’s emergency rescue plans include considerations for all
Plans keep those who need help evaluating buildings in mind

Emergency plans inclusive to those with disabilities at the University of Idaho have a lot of variables. UI’s solution has been to create a list of self-identified disabled people who would need help exiting the building in the event of an emergency, like a fire.

Wildfires north of Moscow mostly contained
Several small towns lost building in the destruction

Towns across the western U.S. have been destroyed by wildfires this season. While many have focused on California and Oregon, the damage also hits a little closer to home for Moscow residents.

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Reviewing Vandal Alert

This has been a difficult week in Moscow. We mourn the tragic loss of members of our community and our Vandal family. The victims of last weekend’s tragedy were deeply […]

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In case of an emergency

More than a dozen organizations are scheduled to participate in the Palouse Emergency Preparedness Fair, which is designed to answer attendees questions about emergency situations.