As the Bloomington area braces for a cold and potentially snowy weekend, residents should prepare for the possibility of power outages. The two main electricity providers in the region are Duke Energy and the South Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation (SCI REMC), both of which offer resources to help customers manage and monitor any disturbances in service.
Residents who receive power from Duke Energy can access their interactive power outage map online at outagemap.duke-energy.com. This tool allows users to zoom into specific neighborhoods to view the number of households without power, the status of repairs, and estimated restoration times. In case of an outage, customers can report the issue by calling 800-343-3525 or by texting “OUT” to 57801.
For those with SCI REMC, an online power outage map can be accessed at sciremc.com/member-services/outage-information/. This map features a color-coded system: green for no issues, red for confirmed outages, and yellow for likely outages. The map allows users to pinpoint specific outage locations, view the number of affected customers, check the status of repairs, and see expected restoration times. Outages can also be reported via phone at 800-264-7362 or by texting “OUTAGE” to 765-505-7005.
With weather alerts in effect, it is crucial for residents to stay informed. Options for updates including text alerts and apps are available to keep everyone posted about the developing storm conditions and any potential impact on electrical service.