One of the challenges in moving to Alturas is making sure that you have all of your necessary services set up -- and who in the world do you call. Here are some numbers that should help you:
Utilities:
Electric Power -
There are 2 service providers in Modoc County for electricity.
- Pacific Power and Light (an Oregon company) serves Alturas and other in town locations. 800-715-9238, 877-548-3768 or 888-221-7070
- Surprise Valley Electric (an energy coop) serves the areas that PP&L does not serve. 866-843-2667
Propane: Contact Bethel's 530-233-2134
Kerosene: Ed Staub & Sons 530-233-2610
Telephone Service: Frontier 800-921-8101
Internet: you have several choices
- Frontier (dial-up and DSL) - both services available in most areas 800-921-8101
- Hughes Net (satellite) - anywhere you've got reception 866-293-8945
- HDO - High Desert Online (dial-up and wireless): wireless in city of Alturas 530-233-4000
- Charter Communications (cable) in town only 866-731-5420
Television:
- DirecTV -- Phillips Appliance in Alturas can set up your service. Call 530-233-5705
- Dish Network -- www.dishnetwork.com
- Charter Communications 866-731-5420
Water/Sewer Service in Alturas 530-233-2052
Trash Collection in Alturas and surrounding areas Alturas Disposal 530-233-2373
Modoc Joint Unified School District: 530-233-7201
Real Estate Services: Of course you'll call Property Connections Realty Inc. at 530-640-2411
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