Power outages in Fichtenau: Tips for emergencies on May 28th!

Power outages in Fichtenau: Tips for emergencies on May 28th!

On May 24, 2025, there was a temporary power outage in the Schwäbisch Hall district, specifically in Fichtenau. Households in this region are usually without electricity for only a few minutes a year, which underlines the stability of the German electricity grid. According to news.de, problems are mostly due to low-voltage disruptions, although the local energy supplier, Netze ODR GmbH, has already announced maintenance work.

This maintenance work is planned for May 28, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. in Wildenstein, in the Kohlbusch district. The maintenance work is expected to last until 12:00 p.m. Netze ODR GmbH recommends staying calm in the event of a power outage and checking the fuse box first. It is important not to inform the rescue control center immediately, but rather to contact the energy supplier.

Importance of private provision

In the event of major power outages, it is advised to stock up on emergency supplies. These include candles, matches, flashlights, power banks and a variety of food and hygiene items. Information on how to proceed in the event of power outages can also be found on the new digital outage reporting service provided by Netze NGO. Those affected can register disruptions and exchange information with other users via the platform www.stromaussung.de. This helps to quickly identify the extent of a power outage and also provides helpful tips for dealing with the situation.

Franz Stölzle, Head of Electricity Operations, emphasizes the advantages of this platform for communication with customers and emphasizes that the “swarm intelligence” of users can provide essential information.

Power supply in Germany

The general security of the power supply in Germany is considered to be very high. Information from the Federal Government shows that there was an average of only 13 minutes of power outage per household in 2023. This short downtime is comparable to the past ten years. Germany has implemented numerous security mechanisms for energy supply in order to remain able to act even in the event of unexpected line failures.

A central aspect of German energy policy is independence from one-sided gas deliveries. The federal government has increased the share of renewable energy to 59% in 2024. In addition, the population is regularly informed about precautionary measures in the event of power outages via the Federal Office for Civil Protection. Although power outages can usually be resolved within a few hours, in emergency situations they can sometimes take days.