Outages

Outage updates

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Outage Tracker
Check Outage Tracker for real-time updates, outage locations and when your power is expected to be restored.
Visit Outage Tracker
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Report a fault
If your power’s out and it’s not listed on Outage Tracker, report the fault online so we can investigate and restore supply.
Report a fault
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Manage your outage notifications
Choose how we contact you during unplanned outages. Update your preferences to get alerts by SMS, email or both.
Manage your outage notifications

Outage information and advice

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How to prepare for a power outage
Prepare your home or business for outages with practical tips on safety, supplies, backup power and staying informed.
Learn to prepare for a power outage
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Tips during a power outage
Get practical tips for staying safe, managing food, charging devices and keeping warm or cool during a power outage.
Read our power outage tips
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Planned outages
Planned outages help keep your power safe and reliable. Learn why they happen, how we schedule them and what might cause delays.
Learn about planned outages
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Unplanned outages
Storms, accidents and hazards can cause unplanned outages. Learn how we restore power safely and keep you updated.
Learn about unplanned outages
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Bushfire safety tips
Learn how to plan for bushfires, manage outages and stay safe around damaged powerlines and infrastructure.
Read our bushfire safety tips
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Prepare for a gas outage
Learn how to prepare for planned or unplanned gas outages, check your meter and safely restore supply to your appliances.
Prepare for a gas outage

Claims and life support

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Life support customers
If you rely on life support equipment, learn how to register, get outage alerts and prepare for power interruptions.
Register as a life support customer
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Claims
If a voltage variation damaged your equipment, you may be eligible for compensation.
Lodge a claim with us