Power outage in Döbern: Technicians must act now!

Power outage in Döbern: Technicians must act now!

Power outages are a rare but annoying problem for many of us. A current example comes from Döbern in the Spree-Neiße district, where disruptions in the supply network were reported again on June 23, 2025 at 8:54 p.m. Despite these disruptions, the power grid in Germany can be classified as very resilient on the whole, as on average households are only without power for a few minutes per year [news.de].

Mitteldeutsche Netzgesellschaft Strom mbH often comes into play in such situations, as technicians need to take action to resolve identified fault-related problems. There are some useful tips in the event of a power outage: Those affected should first check the fuse box; Often a simple tripped fuse is enough to fix the problem. The recommendation to stay calm first and get a light source to better deal with the situation is also extremely helpful. As a rule, however, consumers should contact the respective energy supplier, not the police or fire department.

Latest information on outages

If you would like to know whether there is a power outage in your neighborhood, you can take a look at the map from stromausfall.org, which shows current disruptions in Germany in real time. This platform also allows users to report power outages. The information goes back up to 24 hours. It is important to note that power outages can occur due to various causes such as technical problems, overload or even weather conditions.

It is also recommended that electrical devices be turned off during an outage to avoid potential damage from power surges. Emergency planning, especially keeping food, water and flashlights on hand, is an advantage in many households.

Security of energy supply

If you look at the broader perspective, the question arises about the general security of energy supply in Germany. In this regard, the Federal Government emphasizes that the energy supply in Germany is considered very secure. The likelihood of widespread blackouts affecting a large number of people at the same time is extremely low. Typical causes of such power outages are storms, which often damage power lines.

The importance of electricity is constantly increasing, particularly in promising sectors such as transport and buildings. This also increases the value of a stable power supply for citizens' prosperity. Germany is one of the countries with the most reliable electricity grids in the world, and thanks to the “n -1 principle”, the grid can remain stable even in the event of line failures. It is therefore not surprising that the average power outage time for German households in 2023 was just 13 minutes.

Although we are not usually affected by power outages very often, no one should neglect preparations in the event of an emergency. A confident grip on the flashlight and an emergency plan can alleviate a lot of stress in unpleasant situations.