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Stay away from downed wires. Always assume any downed wire is an energized power line and call immediately. Be cautious when clearing fallen tree limbs and debris. Learn more about reporting downed power lines and being safe around them.
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Report by text
Report by text
Text OUTAGE to 4LGEKU (454358)
We will use the number you texted from to find the location where power is out. Weโll text you address information and ask you to verify it. If it isnโt the correct address, you can enter a different phone number, the account number or the meter number for the outage location.Report online
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Report your outage online through your account.
Report by phone
Report by phone
Report your outage by phone 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
LG&E: 502-589-1444 or 800-331-7370
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KU/ODP: 800-981-0600 (fast path 1-1)
Emergency: If the situation is dangerous or life threatening, call 911.
Outage map
Outage map
Our outage map is updated in near real-time to reflect the most up-to-date information available on outages in your area, including estimated restoration time and the cause of an outage, if known.
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FAQs
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Outage help
- ๊ฆฆ Why does my power come on and then go back off?
- ๐ผ I can see crews near my home, but why are they standing around talking?
- ๐ช Why do I see crews near my home, but Iโm still without power?
- ๐ณ After a storm, why does my neighbor have power, but I do not?
- ๐น Why did my estimated time of restoration change?
- โ Why donโt I have an estimated time of restoration?
- ๐ How do you determine estimated times of restoration?
- ๐ How do you prioritize the order of power restoration?
- ๊ฆ Why do I have to report my power outage?
- ๐ผ How do you prepare for bad weather?
- ๐ What are important safety tips I should know before using a generator?
- ๐ บ What should I do if I donโt have power?
- ๐งธ Why are my lights flickering?
- ๊ง How do I report my power outage?
- ๊ง What if I require special medical equipment?
- ๐ Do you reimburse for spoiled food during an extended power outage?
- ๐ Why can't LG&E and KU bury all of the electric power lines to avoid power outages?
- ๐ I have underground service in my subdivision, but my service is still out. Why?
- Why do my lights dim?
- ๐ Why should I allow LG&E or KU to trim my trees?
- เด Will LG&E and KU pick up and remove my tree debris after a storm?
- ๐ฏ Should I trim my own trees?
Why does my power come on and then go back off?
Why does my power come on and then go back off?
If your power comes on and then goes back off, that can happen for a couple reasons.
During inclement weather, trees can sway and make contact with power lines, causing a brief disruption to your service. However during a longer event, trees can weaken and break causing more damage to our power lines, which would require crews to come out and make repairs.
Other times, crews will make temporary repairs to restore your service as quickly as possible. However, they will need to briefly disrupt your service again to make permanent repairs at a later time.
Sometimes your service may go out for other reasons:
- Wildlife in the equipment
- Work in the area
- An equipment malfunction
- A severed underground line
- A fire in the area
- Maintenance of the electrical system in the area
- Trees or limbs in the lines
- A motor vehicle accident
- An unknown cause
I can see crews near my home, but why are they standing around talking?
I can see crews near my home, but why are they standing around talking?
Why do I see crews near my home, but Iโm still without power?
Why do I see crews near my home, but Iโm still without power?
After a storm, why does my neighbor have power, but I do not?
After a storm, why does my neighbor have power, but I do not?
Why did my estimated time of restoration change?
Why did my estimated time of restoration change?
Why donโt I have an estimated time of restoration?
Why donโt I have an estimated time of restoration?
How do you determine estimated times of restoration?
How do you determine estimated times of restoration?
How do you prioritize the order of power restoration?
How do you prioritize the order of power restoration?
Why do I have to report my power outage?
Why do I have to report my power outage?
How do you prepare for bad weather?
How do you prepare for bad weather?
What are important safety tips I should know before using a generator?
What are important safety tips I should know before using a generator?
What should I do if I donโt have power?
What should I do if I donโt have power?
Why are my lights flickering?
Why are my lights flickering?
How do I report my power outage?
How do I report my power outage?
What if I require special medical equipment?
What if I require special medical equipment?
Do you reimburse for spoiled food during an extended power outage?
Do you reimburse for spoiled food during an extended power outage?
Why can't LG&E and KU bury all of the electric power lines to avoid power outages?
Why can't LG&E and KU bury all of the electric power lines to avoid power outages?
I have underground service in my subdivision, but my service is still out. Why?
I have underground service in my subdivision, but my service is still out. Why?
Why do my lights dim?
Why do my lights dim?
Why should I allow LG&E or KU to trim my trees?
Why should I allow LG&E or KU to trim my trees?
Will LG&E and KU pick up and remove my tree debris after a storm?
Will LG&E and KU pick up and remove my tree debris after a storm?
Should I trim my own trees?
Should I trim my own trees?
Common questions during a power outage
Common questions during a power outage
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