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How We Restore Power

CMP follows an orderly process to safely restore service after a storm.

Safety comes first. We work with towns and the state to de-energize downed lines, clear roads, and restore critical facilities.
We repair major facilities. Crews go where they can restore lots of customers quickly.
We restore equipment and lines that serve smaller groups of customers.
We focus on restoring service to individual homes and buildings. This phase may start while we're still doing higher-priority work.

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Do you offer storm assistance?
Do you offer storm assistance?
Emergency Resources

Visit our website for outage updates, the latest news releases, and LifeLight Support.
How do we restore power?
How do we restore power?
How We Restore Power

Our emergency service restoration plan aims to help our crews repair downed lines and restore power to customers within the shortest time possible. While restoring everyone’s power is important, getting critical facilities back on line – places like hospitals and shelters – has to be a priority. Visit How We Restore Power for more information.
How do I report an outage?
How do I report an outage?
You can report a power outage through our Outage Reporting Form or by calling 800.696.1000.
What should I do to prepare for a storm?
What should I do to prepare for a storm?
Storm Safety
- Keep flashlights, a battery-powered radio and fresh batteries handy.
- Have at least one telephone that is not dependent on electricity. (Cordless phones won’t work during a power interruption.)
- Keep a supply of non-perishable food and bottled water on hand.
- If you have a cell phone, make sure the battery is fully charged.
- Contact neighbors to see if their power is off. You may have simply blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
- Visit Storm Safety for more information and additional storm safety tips.
How do I find out when my power will be restored?
How do I find out when my power will be restored?
Outage Information

Sign up for Outage Alerts and you will be notified by text message, email, phone or all three. We'll keep you informed with an estimated time of restoration, and an alert when power is restored. Log in to your online account to sign up. You can also visit Outage Central to view estimated restoration times.