GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Residents in Gettysburg and surrounding parts of Adams County may be monitoring power conditions today as outage reports continue to be tracked across Pennsylvania.
The latest statewide outage data available Monday, September 28, shows thousands of Pennsylvania electric customers without power, although the available provider-level data does not show an active outage among customers tracked by Adams Electric Cooperative. A separate statewide tracker reported 6,095 customers without electricity as of 12:42 p.m. ET, while PowerOutage.us reported 7,417 customers out at 2:46 p.m. ET.
Because outage numbers can change rapidly, a statewide total should not be interpreted as the number of customers currently affected in Gettysburg itself.
Which areas could be affected?
Electric service in the Gettysburg area can depend on the customer's location and utility provider. Met-Ed serves portions of Adams County, while Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. also operates in the Gettysburg area. Pennsylvania 211 lists Met-Ed's service territory as including Adams County.
Residents experiencing an outage should check their individual utility account or outage map because a localized equipment problem may not appear in broader county or statewide statistics.
What caused the outage?
No specific cause has been confirmed for a Gettysburg-wide outage at the time of this report.
Power outages can occur for a variety of reasons, including severe weather, fallen trees or branches, equipment failures, animals coming into contact with electrical equipment, vehicle accidents and human error. Pennsylvania emergency officials list weather, animals and human error among potential causes of outages.
Without a utility statement identifying the cause of a particular Gettysburg outage, residents should avoid assuming that weather or equipment failure is responsible.
Restoration information
No verified Gettysburg-wide restoration time is currently available. Restoration estimates are generally determined after utility crews identify the problem and assess the damage.
FirstEnergy says customers experiencing an outage involving its Pennsylvania utilities can report it by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), texting OUT to 544487, or using its online outage resources. Customers can also text REG to 544487 to receive outage alerts.
What residents should do during an outage
Residents without electricity are encouraged to:
- Report the outage to their electric provider.
- Stay away from downed power lines and damaged utility equipment.
- Use flashlights instead of candles whenever possible.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to preserve food.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from possible power surges when service returns.
- If using a generator, operate it outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and attached garages.
Latest Gettysburg power outage update
Location: Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Status: Local outage conditions may vary by utility and address
Confirmed cause: Not publicly confirmed
Estimated restoration: No verified Gettysburg-wide restoration time available
Adams Electric: Statewide provider tracker currently shows 0 customers out
Met-Ed: Serves portions of Adams County; customers should check the utility's outage system for address-specific information.
This story will be updated as additional information becomes available from local authorities and electric utilities.
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