Hurricane season officially started on June 1st, so we wanted to take a moment to encourage our members to consult our website’s guidance and prepare for the possibility of upcoming storms.
As we know from the 2024 season, hurricanes are impacting our region more often and with greater intensity.
Implementing safety measures and planning in advance can greatly minimize the impact of the actual storm and the unpredictable aftermath.
Hurricane Safety
On our website, you will find:
- How to put together an emergency supplies kit.
- Create a plan of action and be prepared.
- Take precautions to keep yourself and your family safe before, during, and after the storm.
- Familiarize yourself with the terms you'll hear from news and weather sources and know what they mean.
- Get our best tips on how to handle a possible outage, short term or long term.
- Learn how Coastal Electric handles an outage and restore your power.
- Keeping your food supply safe during an extended outage is critical.
- Remember, generators come with their own set of serious safety precautions.
All this information and more can be found in our Safety Center, so be sure to bookmark it for year-round reference.
Outages
When there is a power outage – any time of year – our Outage Center is the place to start:
- If you are a member of Coastal Electric Cooperative in Bryan, Liberty, Long, or McIntosh county in Coastal Georgia, you may notify us of a power outage 24/7 by calling (800) 421‑2343, logging into the member portal, or using the Coastal Electric app at the Apple Store or Google Play.
- View our live Outage Map to keep up with where we've identified outages and when power is restored.
- You can also report street light outages or outdoor security lighting outages at any time.
Stay Up-to-Date
Keep up with news and updates on storm monitoring, outages, and restoration efforts by downloading our mobile app at the Apple Store or Google Play, and follow us on social media.
Weather Alerts
Monitor current weather conditions and emergency announcements by visiting the links below before, after, and during storms. If possible, tune into local radio and television for updates.