More than 560,000 customers lost power in one severe weather event: are you ready?

Outage tracker Outage Pro reported that as of 8:52 p.m. ET on Sept. 3, 2026, 560,175 customers were without power in a severe weather event across three states. The tracker also listed 9,015 customers out across five states for Edouard on Sept. 1.

What happened

Outage Pro counted 560,175 customers without power at that time, all tied to one severe weather event. A separate count from the same tracker showed 9,015 customers out in five states on Sept. 1, linked to Edouard.

What it means for your home

An outage that affects hundreds of thousands of customers at once can cover a wide area and many households. Plan to manage on your own for at least a few days.

What to do this week

• Set a lantern where everyone can find it in the dark.
• Charge a power bank and keep it in a known place.
• Store water and food for at least three days.
• Save your utility's outage number and check its outage map before a storm.
• Keep a list of medicines and any medical devices that need power, and ask your doctor or pharmacist what backup power they need.

For a day-by-day plan, read the 72-hour blackout plan.