• Power Outage in Midland, MI - Report Power Outage (2024)

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How do I check if there's a power outage in my area? ›

Please call us at 1-800-611-1911 so we can assist you. If you received a notification from us about an outage in your area, enter your Outage Number above. You can find it on your notification. With a bit more information, we can help you retrieve more accurate outage data for your location.

You can also call us at 800-477-5050 to report your power outage. When you call you can choose to use our automated system or speak to a Customer Service Representative. Please be prepared to provide the specific address or location of the outage so our repair crew can get there as quickly as possible.

Outages typically last 1-2 hours.

You may contact us by phone at 800-477-5050 for assistance. ii) You may receive emails from us (or a third party acting on our behalf) containing information we think you may find helpful or interesting (“Informational Emails").

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.

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.

Under service quality rules issued by the Michigan Public Service Commission in 2023, utilities in the state are obligated to credit customers who experience a power outage lasting longer than 120 hours during a state of emergency, an outage lasting longer than 16 hours under normal conditions, or more than seven ...

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. A water heater with a tank keeps a large reserve of heated water, but the water will only stay hot for so long.

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.

How can I sleep without electricity? ›

1. Storms: Wind, heat, ice and snow are the most common causes of widespread power outages. 2. Trees: During high winds, or trimming by an untrained professional, limbs can come into contact with power lines and cause interruptions.

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

We provide electric service to 1.8 million customers and natural gas service to 1.7 million customers in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. All told, we serve more than 6 million Michiganders. Best job ever. We produce much of the electricity you need right here in Michigan.

First things first, where they operate. DTE throws shade (and electrons) in Southeast Michigan, including Detroit and its suburbs. Consumers, on the other hand, powers up the western and northern parts of the state, like Lansing and the Upper Peninsula.

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).

Touch one tester probe to one of the silver lugs above the main breaker and the other tester probe to the remaining silver lug above the breaker. The multimeter tester should register a voltage between 210 and 250 volts.

Step 1: Go to PG&E Outage Center to search for an address. Step 2: If an outage is affecting the address, you will see the option to "Get outage updates." Click this link. Step 3: Enter the phone or email where you would like to get alerts.

The outage map also includes detailed information about specific outages, such as the cause and estimated time of restoration. Alternatively, you can also call their customer service number at 1-800-DIAL DWP (800-342-5397) to find out if there is an existing power outage in your area.