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Posted 6/1/20: Is the PUD reading meters during COVID-19? | Meter reading resumed on June 1 following a two-month pause for safety. Between March and June, customers received estimated bills based on known previous usage. As of June 1, most bills will be based on actual reads and will account for any over- or under-estimate of energy used during the preceding months. Any customer with a question about their bill, or needing assistance with their bill, can call Customer Service at 425-783-1000. For more information on meter reading, please click here. |
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Will there be any interruption to power and water services? | No. All essential services to the public, including the delivery of power and water, will not be affected by the PUD’s decision to close offices and halt non-essential services. PUD field workers will still perform their work and some maintenance outages may still occur. The PUD will work to communicate with customers affected by any power outages and the PUD’s Outage Map will remain fully functional. |
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Why did the PUD close its offices? | Our employees’ health, safety and well-being, along with their families and our customers, is our top priority. Along with many concerned and responsive business partners, the PUD made the decision to close its offices to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep employees and customers safe from the virus. Front-line PUD employees regularly interact with customers at our Headquarters and Community Offices in Stanwood, Arlington, Lynnwood, Monroe and Snohomish. |
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When will the PUD’s offices be open again? | That is still to be determined. The PUD has initiated its Pandemic Response Plan and has stood up its Emergency Operations Center and Incident Management Team at its Headquarters in Everett. That team, together with PUD leadership and in coordination with other county organizations, will be staying updated on the COVID-19 situation and will be making those decisions when they are necessary. |
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I usually pay in cash. What can I do? | The PUD has ways for customers to pay online at www.snopud.com/mysnopud, by phone at 425-783-1000 and by mail. We encourage customers who normally pay by cash to obtain a Money Order and place it and a slip with their account number and/or name and address in any of the PUD’s night drop-box locations (PUD Headquarters in downtown Everett and all PUD Community Offices in Stanwood, Arlington, Monroe, Snohomish and Lynnwood; view office locations online). If other options are needed, customers can contact a PUD Customer Service Representative for additional information. |
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I’m a developer. How do I pay the PUD if the offices are closed? | Throughout this challenging situation, we want to ensure that we don’t hinder any work done by businesses in the community. If you have a question for our Customer Engineering group, you can still reach them at 425-783-8272. If you need to make a payment to the PUD, you can drop payments off in the nearest PUD drop-box location at PUD Headquarters in downtown Everett and Community Offices in Stanwood, Arlington, Monroe, Snohomish and Lynnwood. Make sure to identify the PUD engineer you are working with, work order number and a return phone number with the payment. |
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Can I approach PUD employees in the field? | While the PUD is dedicated to continuing its strong customer service, for the health and safety of its essential workers, we ask that customers practice social distancing and other common strategies for reducing the spread of COVID-19. Please keep a distance of at least six feet when interacting with PUD employees in the field. |
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What is happening to PUD employees? | For employees not essential to the delivery of power and water, the PUD has instituted mandatory telecommuting practices until further notice. PUD workers in mission critical operations, including line workers, will continue to perform their duties. |
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Where can I keep up on information? | This situation has evolved rapidly and may continue to require rapid decision-making from PUD leadership. We are committed to keeping you, our valued customer, informed on what we know and impacts that may affect you. Please check this page on our site, Facebook and Twitter pages and our e-newsletter for more information. |
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