KU
Kentucky Utilities Company · Investor-owned utility
McCreary County, Kentucky · ZIP 42653
Power Outage in Whitley City, KY (42653)
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Outage history for Whitley City (42653)
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Your electric utility & emergency numbers
911 Downed lines, fire, CO or medical emergencyReport the outage to your electric utility (check your bill if unsure)
Cumberland Valley Electric
Electric cooperative
We have not verified an outage number for this utility yet. Use the number on your electric bill or the utility’s website.
South Kentucky Rural E C C
Electric cooperative
We have not verified an outage number for this utility yet. Use the number on your electric bill or the utility’s website.
State help
Kentucky Emergency Management
State emergency management: disaster declarations, shelters and recovery information.
Kentucky Public Service Commission
Utility regulator: file a complaint if your utility does not resolve an outage, billing or shut-off problem.
211 Kentucky
Dial 211 for warming/cooling centers, shelters, food and help paying utility bills.
Utility service areas come from U.S. Department of Energy / NREL data and can be approximate – the company on your electric bill is always right. Numbers were collected from official websites; tell us if one has changed. All emergency numbers →
Power out? Your outage toolkitFood-safety timer, safety checklist, low-battery version
Food-safety timer – start it when your power goes out. It keeps running even if you close this page.
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🧊 Refrigerator
Food stays safe for about 4 hours if the door stays closed.
❄️ Freezer, half full
About 24 hours if closed.
❄️ Freezer, full
About 48 hours if closed.
Over 4 hours: throw out refrigerated meat, poultry, seafood, milk, soft cheese, eggs and leftovers that have been above 40 °F for 2 hours or more. When in doubt, throw it out.
Times from FoodSafety.gov (USDA) guidance; they assume the doors stay closed.
While the power is out
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Live, neighbor-reported power status for ZIP code 42653 in McCreary County, Kentucky. Report an outage or restoration and see what people nearby are reporting.
Recent reports in this area
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Nearby ZIP codes in McCreary County – live status
| ZIP | City | Status now | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42647 | Stearns | No reports | — |
| 42635 | Pine Knot | No reports | — |
| 42649 | Strunk | No reports | — |
| 42634 | Parkers Lake | No reports | — |
Neighbors' updates for Whitley City
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Power outage questions for Whitley City
Is there a power outage in Whitley City, KY (42653) right now?
There are no recent community reports of a power outage in Whitley City, KY 42653. That does not guarantee the power is on – if yours is out, report it on this page and to your utility.
Who is the electric company for 42653?
Electricity in ZIP code 42653 (McCreary County, Kentucky) is provided by KU or Cumberland Valley Electric or South Kentucky Rural E C C, according to U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) utility service-area data. Your electric bill shows your exact utility and account number.
How do I report a power outage in Whitley City?
Report it to your utility: 1-800-981-0600 (KU). Have your account number or service address ready. You can also tap “Power is out” on this page so neighbors know. For downed lines or sparks, stay 35 feet away and call 911.
How often does the power go out in 42653?
No outages were reported in 42653 in the last 30 days.
Are there planned power outages in Whitley City?
No scheduled maintenance outage is listed for 42653 right now. Utilities usually notify affected customers directly by phone, text or email.
What city and county is ZIP code 42653 in?
ZIP code 42653 is in McCreary County, Kentucky. USPS primary city: Whitley City. Area code(s): 606.
What should I do when the power goes out?
Check your breaker panel, then report the outage to your utility. Keep fridge and freezer doors closed (food stays safe about 4 hours in a closed fridge and 48 hours in a full freezer). Unplug sensitive electronics. Never run a generator, grill or camp stove indoors or in a garage. If someone relies on medical equipment or it is dangerously hot or cold, call 911 or dial 211 for the nearest cooling or warming center.
Power outage in Whitley City, KY: what to do
This page tracks community reports of power outages for Whitley City, ZIP code 42653, in McCreary County, Kentucky. When someone nearby reports an outage, the status above updates within seconds; when the lights come back on, tapping "Power is back" helps everyone know.
Always report the outage to your electric utility as well – this site does not notify utilities. For downed power lines, sparking equipment, fire or carbon monoxide, stay away and call 911.