Power Outage in Georgetown, DE

Did you lose power?

How to Report Power Outage

Power outage in Georgetown, Delaware? Contact your local utility company.

Delmarva Power
Report an Outage
(800) 375-7117 Report Online
View Outage Map
Outage Map
DEC
Report an Outage
(855) 332-9090 Report Online
View Outage Map
Outage Map
PSE&G
Report an Outage
(800) 436-7734 Report Online
View Outage Map
Outage Map
Dominion Energy
Report an Outage
(866) 366-4357 Report Online
View Outage Map
Outage Map
Jersey Central Power and Light
Report an Outage
(888) 544-4877 Report Online
View Outage Map
Outage Map

Georgetown Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

February 7, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Damage to billboards, power lines, and traffic signals occurred in the Georgetown area. Time estimated from radar.

Georgetown - Georgetown
February 7, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Damage to billboards, power lines, and traffic signals occurred in the Georgetown area. Time estimated from radar.

Georgetown - Georgetown
February 7, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Damage to billboards, power lines, and traffic signals occurred in the Georgetown area. Time estimated from radar.

Georgetown - Georgetown
June 21, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were taken down due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Georgetown - Georgetown
August 16, 2007 - Thunderstorm Wind

The second severe thunderstorm of the night caused wind damage mainly in the southeastern part of Georgetown. A flag pole was snapped. One telephone pole was leaning. A downed tree damaged a garage on South Bedford Street. Another downed tree damaged a shed. A gazebo was mangled. A two-person swing set was turned upside down. A few other trees were split. Parts of trees were tossed 200 feet. An outhouse overturned at the Marvel Carriage Museum. The combination of wind and lightning caused about 7,000 homes and businesses to lose power in Sussex County. All power was restored by 3 a.m. EDT on the 17th.

Georgetown - Georgetown

News

Hurricane Ian knocks out power to nearly 350,000 in South Carolina, North Carolina | Fox Business

Hurricane Ian caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in South Carolina and North Carolina Friday as the storm again made landfall.

Sep 30, 2022

Delmarva Lineworkers Restore Power To All Customers Impacted By Tuesday’s Storms – First State Update

Delmarva Power amassed more than 600 personnel to work around the clock to repair the extensive damage to the local energy grid and restore service to customers affected by the severe weather and thunderstorms that impacted its service territory throughout Delaware and Maryland late Tuesday evening.

Jul 16, 2022

Thousands of Austin residents experience power outage during spring heat wave | Fox Business

Thousands of Austin residents were left without power for several hours over the weekend during a mid-spring heat wave in the latest sign that the Texas' capital is struggling to keep up with surging population growth.

May 9, 2022

Power outage on the north side of Summit County impacts business, cancels school for Dillon Valley Elementary | SummitDaily.com

A power outage at about 6 a.m. Friday, April 1, canceled a day of school at Dillon Valley Elementary and resulted in the loss of power for 2,700 customers in Silverthorne, Dillon and Georgetown. According...

Apr 1, 2022

UPDATED: Winter Storm Closures and Updates – February 2022 | Hello Georgetown

Below are updates from the City of Georgetown, local businesses and organizations during the upcoming winter w...

Feb 2, 2022

Power outages impact Maryland, Delaware, Virginia in snowstorm

How the snow storm on Jan. 3, 2022, is affecting power outages across Delmarva.

Jan 3, 2022

Snow sweeps Delaware: Rising inch counts cause closures, delays

The snow has caused hazardous conditions that will likely affect the morning and afternoon commutes across the state

Jan 3, 2022

Unsung heroes' in Georgetown help community during power outage

People have stepped up to help their neighbors do basic tasks. Now, a gas station in Georgetown wants to give back.

Jan 2, 2022

User Comments…

Are you affected? Leave your comment below.

We have no power in Georgetown. Only one side has power, the other Side which I’m on has none please come and restore it.

Trinity | July 01, 2023  

Power outage, all apartment buildings lost power

Na | March 29, 2022  

I'm freeze why is my power out most of Georgetown has Powe when I call it said I should have power the will have to send someone out .when I speak to a person they say we can call you when power be on

Rhonda Thomas | March 18, 2020  

WE HAVE NO POWER IN AUTUMN COVE, GEORGETOWN INDIANA

ANTOINE BEKAI | November 15, 2018  

By posting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions of Service.

Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

Related Cities

Report power outage in other Delaware cities.

Georgetown, Delaware

City Georgetown
County Sussex
State Delaware (DE)
Country United States
Zip Codes 19947

Georgetown Map