Power pole down prompts road closure on Athens Street, Redding CA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a downed power pole on Athens Street causing a power outage. The area was secured with caution tape, and residents nearby were advised to stay indoors. City streets were requested to close roads near Athens Street and Park Marina Drive until the hazard was addressed.
Audio|Heard on: Shasta CA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:28
Transcript:
00:00
Angel One, just for information, the owner near Athens Street was notified as well as I'm trying to contact RU for that date.
00:09
Angel One copy.
00:11
It does appear there's power out on the east side of Athens.
00:18
Angel One, I copy.
00:19
I'll update them.
00:20
Engine One, RU is advised of the updates.
00:23
They're advising it's still a two-hour ETA due to having them make a call out.
00:30
Engine One copy. If you could advise them we've flagged off the area with caution tape.
00:35
I believe it's safe enough for us to clear.
00:37
I've made contact with residents near Athens Street and advised them to shelter in place until the pole has been taken care of.
00:46
You can show Engine One available.
00:49
Engine One, I copy.
00:51
Engine One, traffic on.
00:54
Engine One.
00:56
Engine One, were you requesting somebody stand by due to not knowing if the power is de-energized until RU gets there?
01:06
Copy with the two-hour ETA.
01:08
I'd like to request city streets to come and put a closure at Athens Street and Park Marina Drive.
01:13
And then Athens just to the south of Athens Street.
01:21
Engine 1, I copy.
01:22
I'll contact city streets.
01:25
And additionally, once you have an ETA from city streets, if you could advise.
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Location mentioned:
Athens Ave, Redding, CA 96001
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