Our Apologies:

Many of our members received a message yesterday that stated they had a late bill, when in fact they did not. We do apologize for this inconvenience but you can ignore this messaging!

Outage Center

Stay safe during an outage and around power lines at all times!


 

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Otsego Electric’s Outage Map is intended to provide a sense of our progress on outages and restoring power during and after weather or other outage events (such as loss of supply due to transmission outages). Please keep the following in mind while viewing the map:

We cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, especially during large weather events. When new outages are actively being reported and as line workers are working through accessing damaged areas, assessing time and resources needed to restore services, and doing the actual work, the numbers and areas may not be exact real time representations. It is possible that your location may also still show as out even after it has been restored.

Outages can occur from time to time. If an outage occurs, restoring power in a safe and timely manner is a priority. If you have an outage, please call the Office at 607-293-6622 as soon as possible. The Cooperative’s automated outage system tracks customer calls and field crews are dispatched to the impacted area.  

The Cooperative’s Outage Map is provided as a courtesy to keep members informed. It is for general informational purposes only. Outage numbers are estimates when the map is updated and accuracy is not guaranteed for official purposes. Please contact us if you have questions. When widespread outages occur, restoration begins with repairs that will restore service to the largest number of customers in the least amount of time. Substations are repaired first, followed by major feeder lines (3 phase); then local feeders, tap lines, and individual service lines are repaired to restore power to individual customers who may still be without power. 

 

Be Prepared for Storms!

Storm Checklist

To report an outage, call Otsego Electric Cooperative at 1-607-293-6622 or 1-866-591-3192.

If your lights go off during a storm, be prepared for the power outage. Assemble supplies to have on hand rather than rushing around when the storm is coming and waiting in long lines for milk or bread. Rotate your supplies to keep them fresh and use the following checklist to prepare for power outages:

Have Plenty of Food

  • Keep a 3- to 5-day supply of drinking water in plastic bottles. Plan on at least 1 gallon of water per person, per day.
  • Store a manual can opener with enough nonperishable foods for 3 to 5 days. Canned meats, tuna fish and peanut butter are good foods to store. Don’t forget pet foods!
  • Conserve water by using paper plates and plastic utensils.
  • Have a camp stove or grill for outdoor cooking.

Stay In Touch

  • Have a portable,battery-powered radio and alarm clock.
  • Have one non-portable phone that will work even if power is interrupted.
  • Plan where to meet and how to communicate with family members if separated.
    Keep essential family member contact information near your phone, in your wallet, and in your glove compartment.

Keep Things Going

  • Keep plenty of gas in your car.
  • Keep extra batteries, matches, propane, charcoal and firewood.

Stay Happy, Healthy and Warm

  • Coordinate with neighbors for care of the elderly and disabled living alone.
  • Maintain a supply of prescriptions, nonprescription drugs, vitamins and special dietary foods.
  • Playing cards, books, drawing and writing supplies, and board games help pass the time. If you have a video camera and tapes, your family can make a storm documentary.
  • Keep sanitary and personal hygiene supplies replenished. Premoistened cleansing towelettes are useful and help conserve water.
  • Use plastic trash bags and ties for garbage.
  • Put first-aid kits in your home and car.
  • Make sure you have cold weather clothing, foul weather gear, blankets and sleeping bags.
  • Consider purchasing alternative UL-approved heating devices. For example, a fireplace insert or woodstove will keep the heat in your home instead of up the chimney.
  • Use flashlights and other battery-operated lighting instead of candles.
  • Keep fire extinguishers fully charged.
  • Fill your bathtub with water for bathroom use before the storm (if you have a well).