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Police say vandals damaged two power substations in Woodland, Washington

2023Published 25 Oct 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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What happened

Police in Woodland, Washington, state that vandals damaged two power substations in the town, according to a KGW report published on 18 January 2023. The date of the damage, the names and owner of the substations, the extent of the damage and whether customers lost power are not reported in the available text. No arrests or charges are recorded.

Contributing factors

Police attribute the damage to vandals. No security measures, access arrangements or response times are reported.

Lessons learned

Substations are exposed to deliberate damage, so perimeter fencing, intrusion alarms and monitored cameras are worth assessing at every site.
Damage repeated across several sites should be reported to police early so that patterns can be linked.
Operators should plan spare parts and mobile equipment so that restoration after vandalism does not depend on one site's stock.

More lessons on theft, arson and site security, from every incident on the register.

Source

kgw.com

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