Winter Storm January 2026 –
All service days for the week will be pushed back one day. Monday customers will be picked up on Tuesday,
Tuesday customers will be picked up on Wednesday and so on for the rest of the week.
Power Outages
What You Can Do to Prepare
Create an Emergency Kit with essentials for at least three days (water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries).
Charge devices and unplug major appliances before the storm.
Stay informed by monitoring local forecasts and following official guidance.
To our local businesses, review and update your severe weather plan, secure property, and back up critical data.
How to Report and Track Power Outages
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., report power outages by calling (678) 889-4600 or email the City at: outage@cityofbuford.com.
After hours and weekends: (770) 932-7986
How We Respond to Power Outages
City of Buford personnel are on-call and will be responding to power outages.
Crews will respond as quickly as road and weather conditions permit.
We prioritize restoring power to critical facilities such as hospitals and emergency services first.
Repairs will then focus on work that returns service to the greatest number of customers, then work down to individual lines.
Crews often work extended shifts to ensure every customer is restored as quickly and safely as possible.