Recent power outages in the Outer Banks and Spokane Valley were caused by infrastructure issues, including salt buildup and fuse failures. On September 21, over 8,000 customers in the Outer Banks experienced a power outage due to salt accumulation on the Pea Island Visitor Center fuse, which has since been resolved. Meanwhile, in Spokane Valley, more than 3,500 Avista customers lost power on the same day, with crews working to restore service expected between 2 and 3:15 p.m. Power was subsequently restored to thousands in Spokane Valley. The outages highlight ongoing challenges with maintaining electrical infrastructure in harsh conditions, with investigations ongoing into the causes of these disruptions.