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Call (305) 852-2431<\/a> or (800) 858-8845<\/a> or text “Outage” to 45183 from a registered number (see Outage Texting below).<\/p>\n

If you are currently without power or see a hazardous condition involving power lines or equipment, call FKEC<\/a> immediately. For emergency situations, call 911.<\/p>\n

Decrease Outage Time by Following These Steps<\/h3>\n

If you experience a power outage, please check your fuse box or breaker panel before calling FKEC. Approximately 33% of power outages are breaker issues and should be solved by the homeowner. By checking your breaker panel first, you can minimize your outage time and avoid a possible \u201cfalse outage call\u201d service fee.<\/p>\n

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  1. Check your breaker panel or fuse box. A blown fuse or tripped breaker can be the cause of the outage.<\/li>\n
  2. If your fuses and circuit breakers are fine and it is possible, see if your neighbors are also without power. This will help our linemen know if it is just your service or perhaps a main breaker.<\/li>\n
  3. If you cannot restore your power by resetting the circuit breaker, call us at (305) 852-2431<\/a> or (800) 858-8845<\/a> or via text.<\/li>\n
  4. FKEC restores power as quickly and as safely as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Before an Outage Occurs<\/h2>\n

    Before an outage occurs, verify FKEC has all of your current phone numbers, including cell phone numbers. Doing so allows FKEC\u2019s phone system to automatically match your phone number to your electrical equipment and determine the cause of the outage faster and more accurately.<\/p>\n

    Update Your Account Contact Information<\/a><\/p>\n

    FKEC Offers Outage Texting<\/h2>\n

    FKEC members who have a mobile phone equipped for sending\/receiving text messages and have that phone number registered on their FKEC account can utilize Outage Texting.<\/p>\n

    Before an outage occurs, confirm your mobile number is registered with FKEC to participate in the Co-op’s Outage Texting program. You can do so by texting “REGISTER” to 45183 or call FKEC at (305) 852-2431<\/a>, Mon. through Fri. between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. It may take up to 24 hours for the phone number to be updated\/recognized.<\/p>\n

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    Texting When an Outage Occurs<\/h3>\n