Keeping our grid strong to deliver safe, reliable power is our top priority, but power outages can still occur.
Whether they’re caused by storms, accidents, or as a safety measure, we know outages impact you—which is why we work to restore power quickly and safely.
It's important to be prepared in case of an outage and to know how to stay safe. Because you can't tell if a power line is energized by looking at it, take caution and NEVER touch or go near downed power lines.
If you or someone in your home has electricity-dependent medical needs, call us at 1-888-221-7070 or use our contact form to let us know.
Review your contact information to make sure it’s up to date so we can reach you.
Receive alerts by text, email or phone in the event of an outage
Text OUT to 759677 to report your outage or STAT to check status.
If you or someone you care for relies on electric or battery-dependent medical equipment such as breathing machines, a power wheelchair or scooter, home oxygen or dialysis, it is critical that you have a plan in place for an extended power outage. Make a backup power plan with your medical provider and call us at 1-888-221-7070 or use our contact form to let us know about your situation.
Make a family emergency plan in which each family member notifies the same friend or relative in the event of an emergency.
Protect electronics like TVs and computers with surge protectors, unplug them when the power goes out, and learn how to override your garage door opener.
Develop a readiness plan that outlines how to respond if a disaster occurs during work hours.
Find out more about generators and how to use them safely.
Before you report an outage, check your breakers or fuse box to eliminate blown fuses or tripped breakers as the cause. Look for lights on at your neighbors’ houses.
You can track and report outages in several ways:
During outages, our crews first work to clear downed power lines and ensure electricity is restored where it is needed most. See our outage restoration process.
Sometimes during a storm, the service mast (see diagram) can be pulled away from a house. If the power goes out, the service mast will need to be repaired before we can safely switch power on. Our crews can only work on company-owned equipment, so if you ever need to replace a mast, please contact a licensed electrician to make the repairs.
Ensuring dependable service is our priority, but if the lights go out, we do everything possible to get them back on as fast as possible.
Some areas are at an increased risk of catastrophic wildfires. As a safety precaution, electricity could be turned off in wildfire high risk areas.