Storm Center

When weather conditions are at their worst, that's when you can count on Tideland EMC power crews to be at their very best. You can help us restore power in a safe and timely manner by knowing what to do before, during and after the storm.

Automated Outage Reporting System: 1.800.882.1001 (in Beaufort County call 944.2400)

Consumers are reminded that when a lengthy power outage occurs it is important to cut off most household breakers until power is restored. It is easier for utility crews to reenergize lines and reheat transformers when the system is not overloaded with too many appliances or heaters calling for power at the same time. Once power is restored turn on additional breakers one or two at a time over ten or fifteen minute intervals until all breakers are back in the on position.

The public is reminded to regard all downed power lines as potentially energized lines. Even if electric utility service is off, electricity produced by an improperly installed household generator can back feed through the electric system and energize utility lines. Please report downed power lines to the local electric utility and warn others to stay clear.

Outage Reporting
Steps To Restoring Power
Meter Base Damage
Generator Safety
Storm Preparedness
Hurricane Tracking Map