Kootenai County declares disaster

The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners has issued a declaration of disaster due to the damage caused by the wind storm Tuesday night and continued loss of power impacting nearly 8,300 residents in the county. Utility companies are anticipating countywide power restoration within the next 3-8 days. Avista Utilities and Kootenai Electric are working around the clock to restore services. According to Avista “Over 2,000 residents have regained power in Kootenai County since yesterday.” The Kootenai County Emergency Operations Center’s information line will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (208) 446-2292. The American Red Cross opened a shelter at 10 a.m. for residents impacted by the power outages. The shelter is located at the Coeur d’Alene Bible Church, located at 5350 N. 4th Street/ Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office news release. More here.