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FAQs

What is the app that detects power outages? ›

NoPowerSMS - the app that alerts you to power outage.

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.

If you need to report a power outage please call 713-207-2222 or ​800-332-7143, or view our Outage Tracker for current electric outage information.

Report an Outage

Stay at least 35 feet away and call 713-207-2222.

Power Failure Emergency Light & Alarm is a compact, ergonomic device that plugs into any 120-volt outlet or power strip. In the event of a power outage, it emits a pulsing alarm tone and activates a bright LED light for safety.

Turn the power in the circuit off, selecting it on the electrical panel with the circuit breaker. Verify that the power is off by placing the voltmeter on the two output points at the bottom of the circuit breaker. The voltmeter will show that there is no voltage if the light does not light up.

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.

Outages typically last 1-2 hours.

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).

How do I find power outages in Houston? ›

You can find this information on the Power Outages page, which is available on CenterPoint Energy's website. This page gives customers the latest information about outages, including where the outage has occurred, how many customers are affected, estimated restoration times, and more.

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And if a customer cannot pay their bill on time, amongst other violations of their service contract, the provider has the right to shut off their electricity service.

What You Should Do During a Power Outage. Keep all refrigerators and freezers closed to preserve food and use coolers full of ice if necessary. If you plan to use alternative power sources, install carbon monoxide detectors with battery backup in your home.

Why Do Power Outages Happen? There are two main reasons that power outages occur: 1) because of damage to or failure of some part of the electrical system; 2) as a preventative measure to protect life and safety.

The OnStart property runs when the user starts the app. This property is often used to perform the following tasks: Retrieve and cache data into collections by using the Collect function. Set up global variables by using the Set function.

Emporia Energy stands out as a comprehensive energy monitoring app designed to provide users with real-time insights into their electricity usage. Its intuitive interface offers detailed consumption breakdowns, cost projections, and customizable alerts, empowering users to take control of their energy usage.

Stay Informed

Monitor current and extended grid conditions on ERCOT dashboards. Download the ERCOT mobile app, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

For example, today's Wi-Fi routers may have a mobile application where you can set up notifications about the Internet turning on and off. Also, if you have any smart home device, such as a light bulb or socket, you can try turning it on remotely. If it responds, everything is OK, and there is electricity at home.