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How to report a BGE power outage

The fastest way to report a BGE power outage is online at bge.com, in the BGE, an Exelon Company (BGE mobile app) or by text, or call 1-877-778-2222 (24/7).

If a power line is down, or anything is sparking or on fire, stay at least 30 feet away and call 911 if anyone is in danger.

Then report it to BGE:

Official ways to report a BGE power outage

Phone
Text
Enroll first by texting ADD OUTAGE to 69243 (MYBGE). Then text OUT to 69243 to report an outage, and STAT to 69243 for status. source
App
BGE, an Exelon Company (BGE mobile app): Report an outage and follow restoration updates source
Online

From BGE's official website, checked on October 16, 2026. Numbers and pages can change: if one does not work, use the contact page on bge.com.

Step by step

  1. Check it is not just you. Our live BGE page shows reports from other people in Maryland in the last 24 hours, and the outage map shows where they are.
  2. Check BGE's official outage map, to see if BGE already knows about a problem near you and when it expects power back.
  3. Report it to BGE:
    • Online: Report an outage
    • App: BGE, an Exelon Company (BGE mobile app)
    • Text: Enroll first by texting ADD OUTAGE to 69243 (MYBGE). Then text OUT to 69243 to report an outage, and STAT to 69243 for status.
    • Phone: 1-877-778-2222, report an outage
  4. Unplug sensitive electronics, keep the fridge and freezer closed, and run a generator outdoors only, far from doors and windows.
  5. Report it on our BGE page too, so people near you can see it is not just them.

Can I get a credit or reimbursement for a BGE power outage?

BGE accepts property damage claims (claim form online or by calling 1-800-685-0123), but says it is not responsible for damages from factors beyond its control, such as storms or outside interference, and that its liability is limited by its tariff. BGE does not publish a food spoilage or outage bill credit program. Source

When will it be fixed?

Only BGE knows. For outages it knows about, BGE's outage map and app usually show an estimated restoration time, which can change as crews find the cause, and during big storms estimates can take hours to appear. Our live BGE page shows whether people near you are still reporting the outage.

Tell others it is not just them

A report on our page does not reach BGE, but it shows other people nearby what is happening. Reports are anonymous.

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BGE power outage questions

How do I report a BGE power outage?

You can report it online at https://www.bge.com/outages/experiencing-an-outage/report-an-outage, in the BGE, an Exelon Company (BGE mobile app), by text or by phone on 1-877-778-2222. Reporting it to BGE is what gets it fixed; reports on isitupordown.com only help other people see it is not just them.

What is the BGE power outage phone number?

Report an outage: 1-877-778-2222 (24/7). Residential customer service: 1-800-685-0123 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday). These numbers come from BGE's official website, checked on October 16, 2026.

Can I report a BGE power outage by text?

Yes. Enroll first by texting ADD OUTAGE to 69243 (MYBGE). Then text OUT to 69243 to report an outage, and STAT to 69243 for status.

Can I get a credit or reimbursement for a BGE power outage?

BGE accepts property damage claims (claim form online or by calling 1-800-685-0123), but says it is not responsible for damages from factors beyond its control, such as storms or outside interference, and that its liability is limited by its tariff. BGE does not publish a food spoilage or outage bill credit program.

How do I check if there is a BGE power outage in my area?

Use BGE's official outage map at https://www.bge.com/outages/experiencing-an-outage/outage-map. Our live BGE page at https://isitupordown.com/is-bge-down/ shows reports from other people in the last 24 hours and where they are.

When will the BGE power outage be fixed?

Only BGE knows. For outages it knows about, BGE's outage map and app usually show an estimated restoration time, which can change as crews find the cause, and during big storms estimates can take hours to appear. Our live BGE page shows whether people near you are still reporting the outage.

What should I do if I see a downed power line?

Stay at least 30 feet away, keep others and pets away, and treat it as live. If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. Then report it to BGE: 1-877-778-2222.

Is isitupordown.com part of BGE?

No. isitupordown.com is an independent outage checker and is not affiliated with BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric). We cannot fix outages or see BGE's account systems. The contact details on this page come from BGE's official website, checked on October 16, 2026.

isitupordown.com is independent and is not BGE. We do not run its network or see your account. The contact details on this page come from BGE's official website, checked on October 16, 2026; follow the source links to confirm them.

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