LA Power Outage Status and Updates

Check the Current LA Power Outage Status

Start with the official outage information for the utility shown on your electric bill. Homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area may be served by different utilities, so using the correct provider matters. If you are unsure, check a recent bill or account notice before searching.

Open {site} and look for the outage map, outage status, or report an outage section. The official tool may let you search by street address, neighborhood, ZIP code, or a location on the map. Enter the service address where the electricity is off, not a mailing address.

1. Choose the outage map or status tool.
2. Enter the service location as completely as possible.
3. Select the matching incident or map area.
4. Review the latest update, number of affected customers, crew status, and any restoration estimate.

Refresh the result later if the incident is new. Outage information can change as reports arrive and crews inspect equipment.

LA Power Outages Today

For an LA power outage today, use the date and update time displayed in the official tool. A map may contain incidents that began at different times, so do not assume every marker represents the same event.

Select an incident to look for available details such as:

• The affected neighborhood or general map area.
• The reported or estimated start time.
• The approximate number of customers without service.
• Whether the utility is aware of the incident.
• Whether a crew has been assigned or is working nearby.
• An estimated restoration time, if one is available.
• The time of the most recent status update.

A restoration estimate is not a promise. It can move earlier or later after crews assess damage, complete repairs, or discover additional problems. If no estimate appears, the utility may still be investigating. Check the timestamp so you know whether you are reading a recent update.

How to Report a Power Outage

If the map does not show your location, submit an official outage report. On {site}, choose the outage reporting option and follow the prompts. You may be asked for the service address, account details, contact information, and whether the entire property or only part of it has lost power.

You can also use the verified outage-reporting telephone contact shown on this page. Follow the automated prompts or speak with a representative when that option is available. Have the service address ready. Mention urgent observations such as sparks, smoke, damaged equipment, or a line on the ground, but keep away from the hazard.

Submit one accurate report. Repeated reports for the same address generally do not make repairs happen faster and may make it harder to tell whether the situation has changed.

What the Outage Map Information Means

Map wording varies, but common labels have similar meanings. “Reported” or “pending assessment” usually means the utility has received notice but may not yet know the full scope. “Crew assigned” means personnel have been directed to the incident. “Crew on site” or “repairs in progress” means field work is underway, not that service will return immediately.

The customer-impact figure is usually an estimate of service accounts affected, not a count of individual people. One marker may cover several streets, while nearby markers may represent separate incidents. Map boundaries are often approximate and may not show every affected building.

An estimated restoration time is the utility’s current working estimate. It may change as more information becomes available. “Under investigation” generally means the cause, damage, or repair needs are still being evaluated. A listed cause should be treated as preliminary unless the utility marks it as confirmed.

If Your Outage Is Not Shown

First, determine whether the problem affects the utility supply or only your property. Look outside from a safe place. Check whether nearby homes, streetlights, or businesses appear to have power. Ask a neighbor if it is safe and practical, since properties on the same street can be connected to different circuits.

Inside, check whether the outage affects every room. If only one circuit is off, unplug devices on that circuit and inspect the breaker panel only if you can reach it safely and it shows no heat, water, smoke, or visible damage. A tripped breaker may indicate a problem inside the property. Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips again.

If the full property is out and the official map has no incident, file a new report with the correct utility. Recently reported outages may take time to appear. Apartment residents can also ask building management whether the issue involves shared electrical equipment.

Power Outage Safety

• Stay far away from fallen or sagging wires. Treat every wire as energized, and keep other people and pets away.
• Call emergency services for an immediate threat to life, fire, serious injury, or another dangerous electrical emergency.
• Do not touch a person, vehicle, tree, fence, or pool of water that may be in contact with a power line.
• Use flashlights instead of candles when possible. Unplug sensitive electronics and leave one light switched on so you notice when power returns.
• Operate generators outdoors, well away from doors, windows, and vents. Never run one in a home, garage, or other enclosed area.
• Never connect a portable generator directly to household wiring unless a properly installed transfer system is being used. Improper connections can endanger utility crews and neighbors.
• If electrical equipment is wet, hot, smoking, sparking, or making unusual sounds, keep away and contact qualified help.