Planned Power Outages for Island Electrical Grid Work

Published on April 17, 2026

The City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) Electric Department has planned intermittent electrical outages from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 ascrews work on the island electrical grid. The following islands will be affected: Aleutski, Anderson, Bamdoroshni, Beardslee, Breast, Galankin, Gillmore, Morne, Sheep, Twin, Whale.

During this time, the Electric Department may have electric crews physically present on each island throughout the day. In addition to working on the electrical grid, the Electric Department will also be contacting property owners regarding an underwater cable sign/labeling project.

Property owners on these islands are encouraged to contact the Electric Department at 907.747.4000 to discuss the details of the project. CBS Electric Department thanks our customers for their patience and understanding during this time. For more information, please contact the Electric Department at 907.747.4000.