Plantation's electricity comes from FPL. Report an outage any time at 1-800-468-8243 (1-800-4OUTAGE) or fpl.com, and watch the live map at fplmaps.com.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: Florida Power & Light and its outage reporting page, the City of Plantation’s service providers page, Who Do I Contact? page and Public Works FAQ, and Broward County’s hurricane preparedness guide (PDF).

Electricity in Plantation comes from Florida Power & Light (FPL), the city’s service providers page says. Outages, downed lines and power restoration all go to FPL, not the city. Water and sewer are different: the City of Plantation Utilities Department runs them. Natural gas comes from TECO Peoples Gas.

Who to call

  • Report an outage, any time: FPL, 1-800-468-8243 (1-800-4OUTAGE)
  • Report or check status online: FPL outage reporting
  • Live outage map: fplmaps.com
  • Sparking or arcing power line: 911
  • FPL customer service (billing, start or stop service): 1-888-988-8249
  • City water and sewer: Utilities Department, 954-797-2209; billing, 954-797-2290
  • Gas leak or gas service: TECO Peoples Gas, 1-877-832-6747

When the power goes out

  1. Check your breakers and whether neighbors are out too.
  2. Report it to FPL by phone at 1-800-468-8243 or online. The online tool also shows the status of an outage you reported.
  3. Get updates in the FPL mobile app. FPL says you can text “App” to MyFPL (69375) to get a download link.
  4. Watch the map: fplmaps.com shows outages across FPL’s territory.

For storm-wide updates, sign up for the city’s Everbridge alerts on its notifications page.

Streetlights and traffic signals

  • Streetlight out: if the pole is black or green decorative, call Plantation Public Works at 954-452-2535. For a concrete or wooden pole, report it to FPL through its streetlight page, the city’s Public Works FAQ says.
  • Traffic signal dark: Florida law requires drivers to treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

Yard or driveway damaged by utility work

The city’s Who Do I Contact? page lists FPL at 1-800-468-8243 for damage by its contractors, along with AT&T (1-800-869-1615), Comcast (1-800-934-6489) and TECO (1-877-832-6747). Not sure which company did the work? Call Engineering at 954-797-2282.

Downed lines and storm safety

From Broward County’s hurricane guide:

  • Treat every downed power line as if it is live. If a line is sparking or arcing, call 911.
  • Walk carefully and stay out of standing water, which can hide downed lines.
  • Do not go out after dark, when you may not see a line that is still energized.
  • Do not drive unless it is an emergency; traffic lights may be out.
  • Do not trim trees or plants growing on or near power lines yourself; only trained professionals should work near them. FPL’s tree guidelines are at FPL.com/Reliability.

Running a generator safely

From the federal government’s Ready.gov power outage guide:

  • Use a generator only outdoors, and keep it and its fuel at least 20 feet from windows, doors and attached garages.
  • Install carbon monoxide detectors with battery backup in central locations on every level of your home. Carbon monoxide has no smell.
  • Keep the generator dry and protected from rain or flooding; touching a wet generator or anything plugged into it can cause a shock.

Before installing a permanent home generator, ask the city’s Department of Building Safety, 954-797-2765, about permits; see building permits. Portable generators of 10,000 running watts or less are exempt from Florida sales tax all year; see our hurricane prep guide.

Medical needs

If someone in your home depends on electric medical equipment, consider the county’s special needs shelter registry, 954-831-3902.

Complaints about service

If you cannot resolve a problem with FPL, the Florida Public Service Commission, which regulates investor-owned utilities, takes utility complaints online.

Starting or moving service

New residents start electric service with FPL and water service with the city’s Utilities Department; see our moving to Plantation guide.

Related: hurricane prep and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Who do I call for a power outage in Plantation?

Florida Power & Light at 1-800-468-8243 (1-800-4OUTAGE), any time, or report it online at fpl.com. The city does not run the electric system.

Is there a power outage map for Plantation?

Yes. FPL’s live outage map at fplmaps.com shows outages across its territory, including Plantation.

Who do I call about water during a power outage in Plantation?

The City of Plantation runs its own water and sewer system. Call the Utilities Department at 954-797-2209 or Utility Billing at 954-797-2290.

What do I do about a downed power line?

Treat it as live and stay away. If it is sparking or arcing, call 911; otherwise report it to FPL at 1-800-468-8243.