Power Outage

Have a power outage?

Call your power service company to notify them. Some service providers offer online notifications options.

Only call 911 if there is an emergency.

The following are electric power companies that serve Lincoln County:

Price Electric Cooperative

715-339-2155 or 800-884-0881

Taylor Electric Cooperative

715-678-2411 or 800-862-2407

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS)

Tips During a Power Outage

Stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines and assume they are energized
Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible
Unplug or turn off appliances to avoid overloading when power is restored
Stay out of flooded basements or rooms
Go to safe shelter if your home is extremely cold or hot
Use flashlights, not candles
Get power restoration updates for your service provider
Leave a light on to know when power is restored
Check on neighbors and relatives, especially seniors or anyone with medical conditions
Do not remove trees or branches if contacting power lines
Close blinds or drapes and avoid opening doors to retain heat
Use an outside generator to power furnace if cold out
Use properly vented fireplace or wood-burning stove, if you have one
Do not use outdoor grills, kerosene heaters or camping heater
Go to safe shelter when extremely cold/ hot

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