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Current Outage Alert

 

Versant Power Electric System Status Update

 
Date:5.31.2026
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Contact Person: Customer Contact Center
Media Inquiries: (207) 973-2000
Cause:Equipment failure
Estimated Number of Meters Affected:1,207
Aroostook: # 0
Hancock: # 0
Penobscot: # 0
Piscataquis:# 0
Waldo:# 0
Washington: # 1,207
Outage Details:

Versant Power crews are working on restoring service to 1,207 customers in Eastport. The outage cause is equipment failure.

Crews will remain in at the scene making repairs safely and as quickly as possible until all customers are restored.


Customers are reminded to stay clear of downed lines or trees in contact with them. You can't tell if a line is energized just by looking at it.

Estimated Time of Service Restoration: 7:00 p.m. Please visit the live outage map for updates.

 

For your safety:
  • Do not attempt to remove any downed limbs or trees that come in contact with power lines.
  • 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 guidelines at all times.

 

Customer information:
  • You may report outages and other problems by using our Power Issue Report Form or directly from your Online Services account.
  • You may also call our Customer Contact Center at (207) 973-2000.
  • Please don’t report outages or emergencies to us through our social media channels, which are not monitored 24-7.