Some Orange Beach Residents Face Second Day of Power Outages

R. Ken Cooper • May 11, 2024

Outage Ordeal Stretches into Day Two in Orange Beach

Orange Beach Power Outage

Update at 8:30am: It appears that all power is back on in Orange Beach and on Ono Island. No word from Baldwin EMC about the cause. 

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Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Some residents of Orange Beach and Ono Island are confronting another day without electricity, marking the second consecutive day of power disruptions in the area. The cause of this morning’s power outage remains unknown, leaving many locals seeking answers as they deal with living without power.


The affected regions, prominently highlighted on local outage maps, span significant portions of Orange Beach along Canal Road all the way to Bear Point (3,400 meters) and Ono Island. These areas are shown in deep red, indicating a complete loss of service affecting thousands of households and businesses.


Baldwin EMC, the power company responsible for electricity supply in the region, has been actively addressing the situation. However, detailed information about the cause of the outage or the estimated time for restoration has not yet been provided. The company's technicians are likely working to restore power as swiftly as possible.


The continued outage has raised concerns among residents, particularly regarding the preservation of perishable goods and the operation of essential home medical equipment. 


This situation is developing, and updates from Baldwin EMC are anticipated soon. We will update this article when we know more.

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