Hales Corners Power Outage (2024)

FAQs

How do I find out about a power cut in my area? ›

Report outage / check status

800-662-4797.

Check your electric service status or report an outage online – or call 800-450-7240. Note: We cannot accept text messages or email for outages or emergencies.

User reports indicate no current problems at Georgia Power.

Outages typically last 1-2 hours.

As the USDA notes in Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency, your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers after 4 hours without power.

Depending on the amount of water remaining in the pipes, you might be able to flush your toilet several times while the power is out. Eventually, however, your tank won't fill up anymore because the pumps are down. When this happens, you will need to flush your toilet manually by pouring in a bucket of water.

To shower when the power is out, your home needs a traditional tank-style water heater. If that water heater still has hot water in reserve, then you can take a warm shower. If you plan to take a shower, you need to do it soon after the power goes out.

Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. Use a generator, but ONLY outdoors and away from windows. Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home. Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges.

Although it is illegal for your Wisconsin utility company to shut off your utilities during the winter season from November 1st – April 15th, you risk disconnection if you cannot pay your current bill, plus your overdue amount, in full by April 15th.

How do I report a low hanging power line? ›

Report any downed power lines immediately by calling the LADWP at 1-800-DIAL DWP (1-800-342-5397). If you or someone else is in danger, call 911. Don't touch anyone in contact with a power source – you could be killed or seriously injured. Instead, turn off power at the control panel.

Reporting Emergencies

If we do not have your correct number, fill out the Change Phone/Billing Address form online or give us a call at 336-883-3111 during regular office hours. By having your correct phone number on file, you can report a power outage online or through our automated system easily and quickly.

It can stem from inclement weather conditions, human error, equipment failure, and even animal interference. Scheduled maintenance can also cause a power outage, though this is usually communicated to households in advance by the utility company.

If a utilities issue and you are in Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) territory (City of Los Angeles), visit LADWP.com Outage Information page or call 1(800) 342-5397.

You are still required to pay by the due date. When Can A Company Disconnect Utility Services? Residential electric services may be disconnected when a bill is not paid within 45 days from the statement date.

How do I report a power cut? If you experience a power cut that you weren't expecting, you can report it by calling 105.

The telephone number 1912 is specifically allotted to Electricity Call Centers for handling power supply related complaints. The customer complaints are registered and forwarded to the field personnel for timely action and rectification. The status of the complaint is periodically tracked and updated.