Power Outage Apps
Know when power returns.
1. Utility company apps
PG&E, Duke Energy, etc — every major utility has free outage maps.
2. Report outage
Tap report on the app. Faster than calling, especially during big storms.
3. Estimated restoration
Maps show when power should come back. Plan accordingly.
4. Outage texts
Sign up for outage texts. Phone alerts you even without app open.
5. PowerOutage.us
Free national map. See if outage is local or huge.
6. Battery backup
$50-100 phone battery pack. Keeps phone running 24-48 hours during outage.
If on oxygen or medical equipment, register with utility for priority restoration.