Updated Power Outage in Aroostook County & Other Counties

As of 4:38 pm, October 17th - The latest outages from Emera Maine includes 44 in Aroostook County with an estimated 27975 in their service counties.

Outage Cause: High Winds and Wind Gusts

Estimated Number of Meters Affected

Aroostook: 44

Hancock: 14609

Northern Penobscot: -

Piscataquis County: 3503

Penobscot: 4009

Washington: 5810

Estimated Total: 27975

Outage Details

Emera Maine crews and support staff will be working into the weekend to restore service to all customers affected by Thursday's wind storm. Members of our team continue to address downed electrical lines, assess damage and target repairs to bring the largest number of customers back online first. As part of the damage assessment and repair process, Emera Maine has compiled a list of towns where crews will be working Thursday evening.

Safety Considerations & Contact Information

The public is reminded to never touch a downed power line or a tree in contact with a downed line.

Motorists are urged to slow down or move over and change lanes, when possible, if approaching utility crews working on roadways.

Customers who use generators or alternate heating sources are reminded to ensure they are used in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines at all times.

Customers may report outages via our website or by calling our Customer Contact Center at (207) 973-2000 or 1-855-EMERA11 (1-855-363-7211).

Estimated Time of Service Restoration

For updated information about estimated restoration times, please visit our Live Outage & Restoration Map.