How to Report a Met-Ed Power Outage

How to Report a Met-Ed Outage Online

Open {site} and choose the outage reporting option. Look for wording such as “Report My Outage or Issue,” then select the type of electrical problem you are experiencing.

The Met-Ed online outage report may ask for information that identifies the affected service location. Have the following ready if available:

• The full street address where power is out
• The name associated with the electric service
• A phone number connected with the account
• Your account number from a recent statement
• Details about whether the whole property or only part of it has lost power

Follow each prompt and review the service location before submitting. Do not stop after entering the address; continue until the system displays a confirmation or outage information. Save the confirmation details or take a screenshot if your phone has enough battery.

If the page expires while you are filling it out, the information may not be saved. Start a new report and complete it again. Avoid repeatedly pressing the final button while the page is loading, because that can make it unclear whether the first submission went through.

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Report an Outage by Phone

Use the verified outage-reporting line shown in the contact block above this article. The official automated system is designed to record power outages without requiring a conversation with a customer service representative.

Before calling, have the affected service address, account holder’s name, account number if available, and a phone number associated with the account. The system may use the number you are calling from to locate the account. Listen to the complete prompt and choose the option for a power outage.

Clearly confirm that the displayed or spoken service location is the property without power. If the system asks about the problem, distinguish a complete outage from partial power, flickering service, or damage to electrical equipment. Remain on the call until the automated system says the outage report has been recorded or provides outage-status information.

If the call disconnects before confirmation, call the verified line again. A completed confirmation matters more than the fact that the call connected.

Report an Outage Without Account Access

You do not need to sign in before starting the official online outage form. Select the outage-reporting option on {site} and enter the identifying information requested for the affected location. Use the service address, not a mailing address that is different from the property.

If the online form cannot identify the location, use the verified outage-reporting line. The automated system may locate the account from an associated phone number and may offer another way to identify the service address. Follow its prompts rather than entering guessed account information.

Officially supported alternatives also include text-based outage reporting for customers already registered for that service. Use only the verified texting instructions displayed by Met-Ed or FirstEnergy. Customers with a communication disability may use an appropriate telecommunications relay service or the official online form.

If you are reporting for another person, give the exact address where electricity is out. Do not enter your own address merely because you are using your phone. These options allow Met-Ed outage reporting even when a password, statement, or account number is not immediately available.

Check Your Outage Status

After submitting a Met-Ed outage report, use the official outage-information option to check the affected location. A confirmation screen, recognized service address, or status entry indicates that the report reached the system.

You can also review the official outage map for an area-level view. Map information may represent a group of affected customers rather than one individual address, so the map alone does not always prove that your specific service has been reported.

If you registered for official outage notifications, check the latest message associated with the service location. You may also call the verified outage line again and use the status option. Keep in mind that an available update can change as crews inspect damage. Treat it as current information, not a guaranteed restoration time.

If power returns and then fails again, submit a new Met-Ed power outage report. A previous report may relate to an earlier interruption that the system considers restored.

If the Outage Is Not Shown

If your address or outage does not appear, first make sure the final online submission was completed. Return to the outage-reporting tool and check the service address for spelling, unit number, and directional details. Then submit the report again if no confirmation was received.

Use the verified outage-reporting line when the online tool repeatedly fails, cannot identify the location, or shows no record after submission. Report your property even when nearby homes are already listed. Individual reports help distinguish a neighborhood outage from a problem affecting one service connection.

If neighbors have power, check whether your main breaker has tripped only when you can do so safely and there is no burning smell, heat, water exposure, visible damage, or sparking. Do not open sealed utility equipment or touch a meter. Report the continuing outage if the property remains without power.

Power-Line and Electrical Safety

Treat every downed or low-hanging line as energized. Stay at least 30 feet away, keep other people and pets back, and contact emergency services. Do not touch the line, a tree resting on it, a fence near it, or anything else that may be energized. Never drive over or under a damaged line.

Call emergency services immediately for a downed line, fire, sparking equipment, electric shock, or another immediate danger. Give the exact location and describe any injuries or hazards. Report the power outage separately only after the immediate danger has been reported.

Stay away from damaged poles, transformers, meters, service wires, and electrical panels. If equipment at the property is wet, smoking, unusually hot, or visibly damaged, do not handle it or attempt a repair. Leave the area if necessary and wait for emergency responders or qualified utility personnel to say it is safe.