New Map Shows Where The Power’s Out

August 22, 2013

Gulf Power has a new online map to provide customers with real-time information on power outages.

The new interactive map gives you a quick view of the Northwest Florida area and the ability to zoom down to where you live. Small triangles show where the power’s out and if you hover over them with your cursor, a pop-up window provides more information, like the estimated time of when the power will be restored.

The pop-up window tells you how many customers are affected and whether a Gulf Power crew is on the way, or already on location making repairs.

“Studies across the country show customers want this type of information from their utility,” Natalie Smith, Gulf Power spokesperson, said. “This map, which is also accessible via mobile devices, provides estimated times when customer’s power will be restored. It’s an important tool that offers customers a new way to get information about outages, restoring power and storm information as well.

“Customers can see the outages on the map, but you can also report that your power is out or check on the status of restoring your power,” said Smith.

To view the live online map, customers should visit MyGulfPower.com.

Comments

4 Responses to “New Map Shows Where The Power’s Out”

  1. Jerry A on August 22nd, 2013 9:41 am

    Always a naysayer in the bunch. When my power goes out my battery backup kicks in and gives me about 9 hours of reserve Even my internet modem has a backup battery in it, so it stays operational also.

  2. LEO GUY on August 22nd, 2013 9:00 am

    I like it. :-/

  3. Steve R on August 22nd, 2013 8:45 am

    This is great. Now I can use my cell phone to tell if I am the only one out or if it is my entire area. I live in the country and I have to take a car to my neighbors homes to see if they are also out of power. I don’t lose power often but I will use this program the next time I do.

  4. SHO-NUFF on August 22nd, 2013 7:07 am

    I really don’t need an interactive map to tell me my power is out.
    It has always been easy for me to figure that out on my own.

    My computer wont work without power, so I can’t look at the dog gone map anyway if the power is out!