California Utility Company Contacts

Quick Reference for Electrical Emergencies & Service Issues

If you’re experiencing a power outage, need to report downed lines, or have questions about your electric service, contact your utility provider directly.

Major Electric Utilities in California

1. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

  • Customer Service: 1-800-743-5000
  • Power Outage Reporting: 1-800-743-5002
  • PG&E Outage Map

2. Southern California Edison (SCE)

  • Customer Service: 1-800-655-4555
  • Report an Outage: 1-800-611-1911
  • SCE Outage Map

3. San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

  • Customer Service: 1-800-411-7343
  • Report a Problem: 1-800-411-7343
  • SDG&E Outage Map

4. Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP)

5. Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

  • Customer Service: 1-888-742-7683
  • Report an Outage: 1-888-456-7683
  • SMUD Outage Map

6. Other Local Utilities

  • Burbank Water & Power: 1-818-238-3700 – Website
  • Glendale Water & Power: 1-855-550-4497 – Website
  • Anaheim Public Utilities: 1-714-765-3300 – Website

What to Report to Your Utility

  • Power outages
  • Downed or sparking power lines (Stay away and call 9‑1‑1 if life‑threatening)
  • Streetlight outages
  • Billing and service questions

For Gas Leaks or Smell of Gas

If you detect a gas leak or smell gas, act immediately:

  • Leave the area immediately.
  • Call 9‑1‑1 and your gas company’s emergency number.