Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Baldwin County, Alabama, recently experienced significant storm activity, leading to widespread power outages across the region. Baldwin EMC reported that 4,620 meters were out of service across their service area. With the majority of the adverse weather conditions having passed, their crews have commenced restoration efforts. 

Riviera Utilities, also affected by the storm, indicated that 275 meters remain out, but they have successfully restored power to over 3,100 customers since 5 p.m. the previous day. Riviera Utilities has mobilized all available crews, who are working diligently and safely to restore power as conditions permit. The company emphasized the importance of customers reporting outages directly, rather than relying on neighbors to do so. Both utility companies are responding to the challenges posed by high winds and falling tree limbs, prioritizing safety and efficiency in their efforts to return power to the affected areas. Residents are advised to stay updated and report any service interruptions to their respective operations centers.

Baldwin EMC: We currently have 4,620 meters out across the service area. Now that most of the weather has moved through the area, crews are now beginning to get back out to restore power.

Riviera Utilities: UPDATE 5:15 a.m: As of now, Riviera Utilities has 275 meters out, and has restored +3,100 customers since 5 p.m. yesterday. We have all available crews on the ground working quickly and safely to restore power when conditions allow.

Remember to always call or text in your outage - don't rely on your neighbors! Thank you for your continued patience and support. #WeRUnited 

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Riviera is currently responding to multiple outages throughout our service area due to high winds and falling tree limbs. Our crews are working to restore power in these areas when they are able to safely!

If you experience an interruption in your service, please call out Operations Center to report. Thank you for your patience, and please check back for updates!