• Power Outage in Midland, NC - Report Power Outage (2025)

FAQs

Where do I report a power outage in my area? ›

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.

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.

Outages typically last 1-2 hours.

If you have a powercut or powercut problem in your area then just dial 1912. Tell the BESCOM provider that you have a power cut, you can either tell them about the area where powercut has happened or just give your consumer ID. They will create a docket and the electrician will come and fix the issue ASAP.

Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.

an interruption or failure in the supply of power, especially electricity. the period during which power is lost: a two-hour outage on the East Coast. a stoppage in the functioning of a machine or mechanism due to a failure in the supply of power or electricity.

If you see a downed or sagging power line, call us at 800-477-5050 right away.

Each planned power outage is likely to last around three hours, and in emergency cases, this could be longer. You'll be contacted before it's planned, with the details of the time when the power will be cut.

Why has my electric gone off but nothing has tripped? ›

The circuit breaker is faulty and needs to be replaced. Electrical wiring issues with your breaker box, such as overheating or exposed, loose wiring. Mechanical issue where your breaker actually has tripped, but its switch didn't flip.

Use a receptacle voltage tester by plugging the device into the outlet. The lights on the device will come on to indicate the presence of a live electrical current. Test an electrical outlet with a non-contact voltage tester by holding the tester about an inch away from the short slot on the outlet.

Can I Shower When the Power Is Out? 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.

Televisions, computer equipment, game consoles, fans, lights and all other smaller appliances should be unplugged, especially if they were in use when the power went out. Larger appliances, such as refrigerators, should not be unplugged.

The U.S. States with the Most and Least Power Outages

With the most annual power outages, Maine is surely left in the dark. The Pine Tree State tops the list with an average of 4.35 power outages every year, a stark increase above the national average of 1.62 per year.

What do I do if the power goes out? Call us at 1-800-611-1911 anytime your electricity goes off for longer than a few minutes.

You can report a power outage or check the status of a previously reported power outage via our online reporting tool. You can also call us at 888.313. 4747. If you have signed up for My Oncor Alerts, text OUT to 66267 (ONCOR).

There are several sources to report and track progress to restore power. Call (888) 313-4747, sign up for ONCOR's Text Program by texting the word REG to 66267 and follow the prompts, or you can report your outage and get status updates via our website at www.stormcenter.oncor.com.