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Take a screenshot of the BTES outage map QR code and save it to your phone’s "Wallet" or a photo album labeled "Emergency." If the internet is down, you can scan that QR code from a neighbor’s phone if they have a hotspot.

Q: Does the BTES outage map work on a phone without Wi-Fi? A: Yes, as long as you have cellular data (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile). The map requires less than 1MB of data to load. If cell towers are down, the map will not load. btes power outage map top

Q: Why does my neighbor have power but I don't? (The "Split Map" issue) A: Look at the top of the map legend. You may be on different "phases" of the same transformer. BTES runs three-phase power. If one phase blows a fuse, only 1/3 of the houses on the street go out. The map will show a very narrow red line.

Q: How accurate is the "Estimated Restoration Time" (ETR)? A: During a storm, the ETR is a computer algorithm guess based on historical repair times. The top accuracy comes when a BTES dispatcher manually updates the ETR (usually every 2 hours). Look for a "Manual Update" flag on the map.

Q: Can I share the BTES power outage map on social media? A: Yes. BTES encourages sharing. Use the "Share" button in the top right corner of the map to export a static image with the current timestamp. This helps neighbors avoid calling the crisis line. Search by Address / Location

Let’s analyze a typical scenario you might see on the BTES outage map top view.

Example: "Outage #BT-422 – 342 customers affected – ERT: 11:45 PM – Cause: Tree on line."