Stay Safe


Avista employee holds a carbon monoxide alarm as he stands in front of a fire truck next to three firefighters

Safety beyond the sirens

How Spokane firefighters are protecting homes from the hidden danger of carbon monoxide.

Power line laying over a road after a storm.

Downed Power Lines

It doesn’t happen often but damage from high winds, ice and other issues can bring down a power line.

Mother and child color in their family room at home in the background with a natural gas stove is in the foreground.

Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide

Stay alert, install detectors, and know the signs.

Mother and daughter at home in the dark with a battery operated lantern.

Simple steps to keep you and your family comfortable when the lights go out

No one ever wants the power to go out, but being prepared can make all the difference.

Man using a teal excavator to move dirt outside.

811 Day

A simple call that protects lives, property, and communities