What to Do if Your Home Loses Power But Your Neighbor Still Has Electricity

Nighttime suburban yard with a portable generator on the grass and an orange extension cord leading toward a house.

Just because your neighbor has power, you must avoid downed lines, check breakers, and call your utility; these steps protect you from electrical hazards and the neighbor’s power often indicates a localized outage you can report for swift restoration. Immediate Assessment: Confirming an Isolated Outage Confirm whether outage is isolated by checking breakers, lights near […]