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Outages and Storm Center

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Storm Center

Safety is our No. 1 value. We are here to support you before, during and after the storm. 

Our Storm Center coordinates our company’s storm readiness efforts, as well as crews from sister companies within Southern Company and neighboring utilities, to make sure we get your lights back on as quickly as possible.

The Storm Center also functions as a communications system, posting timely storm updates on twitter.com/alabamapower

Get Outage Alerts

Know When Your Power Goes Out

As part of our commitment to safely delivering reliable power, we created outage alerts. Now you can have real-time outage information about your property sent to you directly. Learn how to receive personalized outage alerts via text, email or phone call.

Get Outage Alerts

Locate Power Outages in Your Area

Our outage map showcases what parts of our service area are currently without power. This is especially helpful information during big storm events, keeping you informed of how hard our crews are working to get power restored safely to all customers.

Learn how to use Alabama Power’s Outage Map

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Build Your Emergency Supply Kit

Prepare for inclement weather and a potential storm outage with our list of supplies, designed to get you through three days without electricity or running water.

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Protect Against Hazards from Generators

Know the dangers caused by generators - carbon monoxide poisoning, fire, electric shock - and how to prevent them from happening to you.

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