Check or Report an SCE Power Outage

SCE’s Outage Center separates current, scheduled and major outages. Search the service location or outage number, then use the reporting and safety tools when needed.

Check official SCE outage status ↗ ⚠ Report a downed power line ↗

Important

For a downed wire or electrical emergency, call 911 and remain well away. Do not treat the website as an emergency-reporting substitute.

BEFORE YOU GO

Five checks in the right order

Search the service address or use the outage number from an SCE notice.
Distinguish current, maintenance and PSPS-related outages.
Check the displayed restoration information and refresh control.
Report the outage if the location is not shown.
Use the downed-line page and emergency numbers for hazards.

LOCATION-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE

Scheduled maintenance can look like an unexpected outage

SCE notifications may include an outage number that opens a more precise record.
Maintenance outages support planned work and upgrades.
PSPS information includes resource centers and address-status tools.
Major-outage information is separate from ordinary neighborhood results.
One Minute Updates does not collect addresses or SCE account information.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Avoid common traps

Can I check by outage number?

Yes. SCE accepts outage numbers from its notifications.

Does no result mean power is available?

Not necessarily. Report an outage if service is out and no event appears.

What number reports an outage or hazard?

SCE lists 1-800-611-1911; call 911 first for an electrical emergency.