Outages & Safety
What you need to know to prepare for and respond to a power outage and how to use electricity safely at your home or business.
Report an outage
To report an outageÂ
1. Use the PGE App
3. Report by phoneÂ
      503-464-7777 (Portland)Â
      503-399-7717 (Salem)Â
      800-544-1795 elsewhereÂ
Outage map & list
Get details on current outages, by county or zip code, where more than 5 customers are without power.Â
Check out these steps to protect your electrical equipment, prevent possible power-surge damage and avoid overloading the system when power is restored.Â
In major outages, it’s all hands on deck at PGE
When weather causes major power outages, you might only see the line workers and trucks in your neighborhood, but employees company-wide are working until everyone has power again.Â
When weather causes major power outages, you might only see the line workers and trucks in your neighborhood, but employees company-wide are working until everyone has power again.Â
Safety
Electric safety is mainly an exercise in common sense, but it helps to know some fundamentals of how electricity works. Use our guidelines to keep your family and business safe.Â
- Home Safety
Learn how to use electricity safely in your home.
- Kids' Safety
Show your kids how to use electricity safely.
- Tree Maintenance
Get tips on how to maintain your trees and shrubbery safely around power lines.
- Free Wood Chips
- Business Safety
See workplace electrical safety tips.
- Outdoor Safety
Learn how to use electricity safely outdoors and on your property.
- Outdoor Area Lighting
See options for installing streetlights and outdoor area lighting.
- Classroom Support
Find free electricity education resources for schools and teachers.
Have a plan for power outages and troubleshoot power problems at your home or office.
See our checklist of how to prepare in the event of a power outage.Â
Tips on how to protect your business and minimize disruptions.Â