Hundreds of residents in areas along the lower Russian River have been enduring a power outage for more than a week now. Power was knocked out in parts of Monte Rio, Guerneville and Rio Nido after heavy rain and strong wind took down trees and power lines last week. That’s meant no heat, no lights, poor cell service and bathing in cold water. Residents were also fearing a flood earlier this week, but there was only minor flooding near the banks of the Russian River, which is now receding. A community support center in Guerneville is offering supplies to residents coping with the power outage.
KSRO’s Michelle Marques and Larry Olson spoke with PG&E spokesperson Tamar Sarkissian regarding the outages in West Sonoma County.
