National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (2024)

National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (1)

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Problems in the last 24 hours in Allston, Massachusetts

The chart below shows the number of National Grid US reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Allston and surrounding areas. An outage is declared when the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line.

National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (6)

August 20: Problems at National Grid US

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Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by National Grid US users through our website.

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    Power Outage (96%)

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    Website (4%)

Live Outage Map Near Allston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

The most recent National Grid US outage reports came from the following cities:Allston, West Roxbury, Roslindale, Charlestown, Boston, Malden, Brighton, Lynn, Dorchester, Woburn and Medford.

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CityProblem TypeReport Time
National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (9)AllstonPower Outage
National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (10)West RoxburyPower Outage
National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (11)RoslindalePower Outage
National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (12)CharlestownPower Outage
National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (13)BostonPower Outage
National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (14)MaldenPower Outage

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National Grid US Issues Reports Near Allston, Massachusetts

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Allston and nearby locations:

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (15)Tess Suchoff (@TessRachel) reported fromBoston, Massachusetts

    Hey @nationalgridus - why were my neighbors and I NOT informed that the water would be turned off for YOUR maintenance? Just called the city of Boston and they said it was on the books so... Wtf???

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (16)Jay Kenney #TRT (@JayWHDH) reported fromBoston, Massachusetts

    Inbox: @nationalgridus estimates over 150 of their poles damaged during this Noreaster, power restored to 41k people just last night.

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (17)TheMasshole (@IamMasshole) reported fromRevere, Massachusetts

    Jeez...@nationalgridus. Why would you come and terminate power to half a house and not verify with the account holder first? I come home to a fridge full of medication and food with no ppwer for hours...who's reimbursing me? Very costly mistake you made here. Unacceptable.

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (18)Chris McGinn (@SlimMcGinn) reported fromLynn Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), Massachusetts

    Am I the only one who has an insanely hard time paying my @nationalgridus gas/electric bills? For ***** sake. Just put both my damn accounts under one profile. It’s easier to get the @POTUS on the line

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (19)Charbel (@cabdulmassih) reported fromBrookline, Massachusetts

    @nationalgridus how can I get my service back tonight? Your call center is closed. I called earlier this week to transfer ownership. Tonight I noticed my gas stopped working while it was working fine before.

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (20)Charbel (@cabdulmassih) reported fromBrookline, Massachusetts

    Hey @nationalgridus my gas was shut off after I called to start service earlier this week. I called again, was told it was a mistake but now I have to wait another 24 hours to get a tech appt. It’s 25 degrees outside. Not hot water, nothing.

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (21)Mayor Paul Brodeur (@MayorBrodeur) reported fromMelrose, Massachusetts

    Attention Melrose - @nationalgridus is reporting a significant power outage affecting almost 2,700 customers. Initial estimate is that it will take 2 hours to fix. The best place to go for updates in the outage page on their website - assuming you still have Internet access.

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (22)Jenna: She/Her/Hers (@JennaMHill) reported fromMalden Centre, Massachusetts

    @nationalgridus I’m not having an issue with the website you just don’t have an option for people to start stop or transfer service online you require all actions to be through phone which is not helpful.

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (23)Hannah (@hannahkertanis1) reported fromWeymouth Landing, Massachusetts

    Day 4 of no power. Thanks @nationalgridus

National Grid US Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (24)Craig B (@wsbzrvd210) reported

    @nationalgridus What’s the purpose of the preparations..my area’s ETA for power restoration is still over 24 hours away, which will be about 36 hours after the storm ended. How long would it be if you didn’t “prepare?”

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (25)TEBODIN (@hshu17) reported

    @KatCaverly @nationalgridus Talk to @Alexcides13 they helped me when support services wouldn’t help me🥺..

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (26)Shamrock Flagstaff (@Shamrock8095) reported

    @nationalgridus Dang i wish i saw this sooner, dry ice could have been helpful. I havent seen any updates on power restored in glenville. Going on 10 hours. Got some baby chickens trying to stay warm

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (27)Famimatsu (@Famimatsu) reported

    @nationalgridus come on man, we lost power at 6am and we don't even have an estimated time of restoration yet, even though you set up water and ice distribution a block awayMy apartment is losing heat hour by hour, please, I just want an estimate

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (28)Ivandeleon46 (@ivandeleon46) reported

    ******* @nationalgridus @nationalgrid Supposedly electrical bill went up 3 times in MA, I used to pay around $200 dollars so it was Supposed to go up to $600 but nah they wanna **** people and get rich out of one & ******* charged me almost $1400 what ******** is wrong with you??

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (29)NewAgeDerpDerp (@NewAgeDerpDerp) reported

    @average_tboifan Would be nice if National Grid got their thumbs out of their asses and started doing something soon! @NationalGridUS

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (30)Mustafa Aksoy (@_Maksoy_) reported

    @nationalgridus We know when we do or do not have power at home. It has been 5 hours without power. Please fix it asap!

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (31)Nançy (@HarringtonNany) reported

    @jnorthanruns @nationalgridus Good luck. My daughter has been trapped in her house since 8 am Saturday morning. Wires surrounding her house. She can’t get out. I sent her address hours ago to @nationalgridus . They have not done a thing

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (32)NewAgeDerpDerp (@NewAgeDerpDerp) reported

    @hyafrok status report: it's been ten ******* hours and it's still tbd@nationalgridus can you fix your **** please?

  • National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (33)sandy schieffelin (@sschieffelin) reported

    @nationalgridus @nationalgrid Sorry as I messaged you her power came back on

National Grid US Outage in Allston, Massachusetts: Current Problems and Outages (2024)

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Please call us at 1-800-611-1911 so we can assist you. If you received a notification from us about an outage in your area, enter your Outage Number above. You can find it on your notification. With a bit more information, we can help you retrieve more accurate outage data for your location.

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If you lose power, call 1-800-867-5222 or report it here. Sign up to get outage alerts. Is your power out? See outages in your area and find updates here.

Why would the power grid go down? ›

Damage to distribution lines typically impacts a smaller area and fewer people than damage to transmission lines. Many potential sources of damage to distribution lines include storms, contact from vegetation, animals, malfunctioning equipment, errant drivers, and stray balloons.

What is the phone number for the Massachusetts National Grid? ›

A complete list of National Grid phone numbers for customers in Massachusetts.
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Purpose Gas EmergenciesPhone Number(s) 1-800-233-5325 or 911 24-Hour Assistance
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How long do most power outages last? ›

The duration of a power outage depends on its cause and the extent of damage to the electrical infrastructure. On average, most technical or minor outages in the USA last about 1-2 hours.

How long can food last in the fridge without power? ›

As the USDA notes in Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency, your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers after 4 hours without power.

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Depending on the amount of water remaining in the pipes, you might be able to flush your toilet several times while the power is out. Eventually, however, your tank won't fill up anymore because the pumps are down. When this happens, you will need to flush your toilet manually by pouring in a bucket of water.

What to do if there is no electricity in my area? ›

If you have a powercut or powercut problem in your area then just dial 1912. Tell the BESCOM provider that you have a power cut, you can either tell them about the area where powercut has happened or just give your consumer ID. They will create a docket and the electrician will come and fix the issue ASAP.

How do you get electricity when off the grid? ›

Plug Into Off-Grid Power With Solar Electricity

The sun-powered option, which includes photovoltaic solar panels, an inverter and batteries, can provide lots of electric power (especially if you get a lot of solar exposure where you live) for a long time, without any moving parts and a little maintenance.

What is the most likely cause of a power outage? ›

There are many causes for why power outages occur. However, the three most common causes are natural causes, human error, and overload. Basically, any interruption between power generation and the supply of electricity to homes can cause a power outage.

How to communicate if a power grid goes down? ›

Walkie talkies or multi-pack handheld radios may be an option to communicate short distances. Satellite phones are an expensive but reliable way to communicate when power is out and can be purchased online.

Will a generator work if the power grid goes out? ›

Some are portable and some are more permanent; some operate with gas and others are solar energy generators; but all of them are capable of providing a temporary source of electricity when an outage would otherwise leave you without access.

Who oversees the National Grid in Massachusetts? ›

The Department of Public Utilities oversees investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water companies in Massachusetts.

Is mass electric the same as National Grid? ›

For example, what was once the National Grid (also known as Mass Electric & Nantucket Electric) is now an Eversource Energy entity. For this article, we'll refer to customers as National Grid (NGRID). Below, we explain your monthly NGRID utility bill, break down what you're paying for, and highlight where you can save.

How often do gas meters need to be replaced in Massachusetts? ›

As part of our commitment to providing reliable service, we are required by Massachusetts law to replace gas meters every seven years, even those that are located inside. This meter replacement is performed at no charge to you and should take approximately 45 minutes.

How do I check if there's a power cut in my area? ›

Is there a power cut in my local area?
  1. Call 105 free from your mobile or landline to get straight through to your local network operator's emergency number.
  2. Go to your local network operator's website to report or track the power cut.

How do you check if the power is off? ›

Use a receptacle voltage tester by plugging the device into the outlet. The lights on the device will come on to indicate the presence of a live electrical current. Test an electrical outlet with a non-contact voltage tester by holding the tester about an inch away from the short slot on the outlet.

How do you know if there is no electricity? ›

Verify that the power is off by placing the voltmeter on the two output points at the bottom of the circuit breaker. The voltmeter will show that there is no voltage if the light does not light up. This operation will make it possible to confirm that the voltmeter did not malfunction during the prior step.

How do I check the status of my power outage in Texas? ›

You can report a power outage or check the status of a previously reported power outage via our online reporting tool. You can also call us at 888.313. 4747. If you have signed up for My Oncor Alerts, text OUT to 66267 (ONCOR).

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