PORTLAND, Ore.–Wind and rain picked up speed in Southeast Portland. As the powerful bomb cyclone moved through P.G.E. reported 21 power outages affecting 1900 customers. Pacific Power counted 78 outages in Oregon affecting 1,320 customers, mainly in the Grants Pass area. Authorities issued warnings for possible flooding high winds and blizzard conditions, especially in mountainous regions.
It’s the kind of weather, that’s a reminder of the importance of protecting your property and family. Kevin Jeffries is the former Consumer Liaison at the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.
“People think, I live up in the mountains, I don’t need flood insurance, I’m far away from anything that can flood. The Sandy River moves around a lot, during flood season.”
He says regular homeowner’s insurance doesn’t include floods. So most consumers need a separate policy.