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Power outages are a fact of life, and preparing for them ahead of time can keep your family safe. Knowing what areas are affected, what caused it, and when you can expect the power to return is just as crucial. Fortunately, the Eversource Outage Map offers real-time updates, helping you track outages, understand restoration timelines, and stay informed.
Whether in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or New Hampshire, this guide shows you how to use the map effectively and ensure you’re ready when the lights go out.
Which Areas Does Eversource Serve?
Eversource is New England’s largest energy company, providing gas, electric, or both to 4 million customers throughout most of Connecticut and large parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
How To Use the Eversource Outage Map
Using their map is super easy, with multiple ways to access and navigate it. It also features a weather overlay and the ability to bookmark areas of interest.
Access the Outage Map Online
You can view the Eversource Outage Map online for real-time updates on outages in your area. Bookmark the page for easy access at any time. You can also view it on your smartphone using the Eversource Mobile app.
Navigate the Map
There are multiple ways you can navigate:
- Use the “+” and “-” buttons to zoom in and out.
- Double-tap and hold to zoom in and out.
- Click and drag the map to move around.
- Use touch features like double-tap and hold to drag the map.
- You can also use the arrow keys to navigate.
View Outage Information
Once you locate your area, you can click or tap on the individual outage icons or clusters to open the information panel on the right.
When you click a cluster, the panel will display summary information like the number of outages and customers affected. To find more detailed information, click on the individual icon.
The individual icons will display when the blackout started and when it might be restored. It may also provide the cause of the blackout, such as tree limbs, accidents, scheduled outages.
Sign Up For Outage Alerts
Optional but highly recommended is clicking on the “Manage Your Outage Alerts” button in the info panel. You’ll need to sign into your Eversource account, and then you can get real-time alerts and updates that are relevant to you.
How To Report an Eversource Power Outage
When you experience a blackout, turn on your EcoFlow DELTA Series Solar Generator to keep your essential devices powered up. Then, use one of these easy ways to report blackouts in your area.
Phone
Call and report it at 1-800-286-2000. You can also text “OUT” to 23129 to report an outage or “STAT” to 23129 for updates.
Online
You can easily report outages online using your phone number.
On the Map
On the outage map, there is a button in the info panel that allows you to report outages.
How To Prepare for a Power Outage in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or New Hampshire
The key to preparing for blackouts is having a household emergency power supply ready to go so that you can stay powered during outages. The best backup power supply is a portable power station, whether a small backup supply or a whole home generator solution.
Products like the EcoFlow Portable Power Stations are much safer than traditional gas generators that frequently cause carbon monoxide poisoning, which sadly kills 400 people every year in the USA.
Fortunately, there’s a power station to suit everyone’s needs. For household backup, the EcoFlow DELTA Series Portable Power Stations provide peace of mind and home energy security. They come in various sizes with expandable batteries to suit everyone’s energy needs, no matter how big or small they are.
For instance, the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus starts at 1024Wh capacity and is expandable up to 5kWh with extra batteries. It’ll run a couple of essential appliances and keep your devices charged.
However, if you need more power, the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 Solar Generator (PV400W) starts at 4000W, which will run most of your essential appliances and works with 120V and 240V appliances.
If you plug sensitive electronics directly into it, you can also use it as an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) to protect sensitive electronics during blackouts and brownouts.
It’s also expandable with extra batteries up to 48kWH, enough for most homes to go off-grid. The best part is that you can recharge it with its 400W solar panel during extended electrical outages to stay powered longer.
Final Thoughts
The Eversource Outage Map is a valuable tool for tracking outages, viewing restoration details, and staying informed during power disruptions.
By signing up for alerts and investing in a reliable backup power supply like the EcoFlow DELTA Series Solar Generators, you can ensure your household remains powered and connected. Stay prepared, stay informed, and stay safe.