CEMC Power Outage Update: 9:00am, January 25

As of Sunday morning, approximately 28,000 members are without power (Photo: CEMC)

Update from CEMC at 9:00AM on Sunday, January 25, 2026

Due to heavy icing, we currently have approximately 28,000 members without power. Unfortunately, we are also still having intermittent issues with our Outage Map on CEMC.org. Most outages are automatically detected by our system, but members can still report outages by calling or texting OUT to (800) 987-2362, or online via SmartHub.

Ice storms are some of the most damaging winter weather events we face. Even a small amount of ice adds extreme weight to power lines, poles, and trees, which can cause lines to sag, equipment to fail, and trees to snap. One quarter inch of ice can add up to 500 pounds of weight to a power line. This type of damage takes longer to repair than a typical outage because ice doesn’t just knock out power, it physically breaks parts of the system.

Crews restore power in order to safely bring service back to the greatest number of members as quickly as possible. Critical facilities and major lines must be repaired first before individual neighborhoods can be restored.

Please keep safety top of mind:

• Stay indoors when possible and avoid trees or power lines weighed down by ice

• Always assume downed power lines are energized and stay far away. DO NOT approach downed or damaged equipment

• Report downed lines immediately to 911 or CEMC

• Never run generators indoors or plug them into wall outlets

Crews have been deployed in all five counties we serve, and are making repairs in difficult conditions. We will continue to work until every member is restored. We know outages are frustrating, especially in extreme cold, and we appreciate your patience as crews work to restore power as safely and quickly as conditions allow.