If your power goes out during severe weather, here are the numbers you’re asked to call to report an outage for the following utility companies:

Blue Ridge Electric: 1-888-BLUERIDGE (258-3743) or 1-800-240-3400

Duke Energy: 1-800-POWERON, 1-800-769-3766

Duke Energy Progress: 1-800-419-6356

Laurens Electric: 1-800-942-3141

French Broad Electric (828 area code):