Big Bend Electric offices closed to public

Utility won't be shutting off power until further notice

Katie Teachout, The Journal | Last updated Mar 27, 2020 7:0pm0

RITZVILLE -- In response to recent reports regarding coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, Big Bend Electric Cooperative has closed its Ritzville and Mesa offices to the public until further notice.

Big Bend Electric personnel will continue to be accessible by calling 866-844-2363, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, officials said.

Power outages can be reported 24/7 by calling 866-844-2363.

We will not disconnect residential or commercial accounts for non-pay until further notice, officials said.

Author Bio

Katie Teachout, Editor

Katie Teachout is the editor of The Ritzville Adams County Journal. Previously, she worked as a reporter at The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, the Oroville Gazette-Tribune, Northern Kittitas County Tribune and the Methow Valley News. She is a graduate of Western Washington University.