Power Outages, Disconnections, and Reconnections
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Power Outages & Service Problems
How can I prepare for a power outage?
To prepare for a power outage, it's best to have flashlights, blankets and a battery-operated radio easily accessible. During a power outage, leave your refrigerator and freezer closed to prevent the loss of cold air and turn your air conditioner, television and any computers off until electric service has been...
How do I report a downed power line or broken power pole?
To report a downed power line, call the AEP emergency toll-free phone number 1-866-223-8508 immediately and describe exactly what you see. Representatives are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
Fallen lines are extremely dangerous, so please stay away from the area and keep others back at a safe...
How do I report a power outage?
Power outages and emergencies (such as a downed power line) should be reported to AEP, your local utility. They can be reached toll-free at 1-866-223-8508 and are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a...
What's the difference between CPL and the utility?
Your local utility, American Electric Power (AEP), handles power outages, repairs, reads your meter and delivers the electricity that flows into your home over the same wires it uses now. If a storm blows down a power line or a car hits a utility pole, your utility still fixes the problem and restores your power.
CPL supplies power to your utility. If you have questions about electric generation billing or other issues related to generation, you would call...
Who do I call when I need to dig in my yard, cut tree limbs, etc.?
Call AEP, your local utility toll-free at 1-866-223-8508. Representatives are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a...
