street light outages without the assistance of local citizens. Replacing a street light bulb is a relatively straightforward process that must be completed by a professional electrician who has all of the necessary equipment. In order for a street light to be fixed, a citizen must contact the local electric company or city by filling out a report form in order for the problem to be noted and addressed.
Outdoor lighting ,
Outdoor lamps ,
Street lights ,
Light poles ,
Garden lights ,
Floodlights
Instructions
Access your local electrical company's website or look on an electrical bill to find the contact information. It is important to notify the company that is responsible for maintaining the street light.
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Determine how the electrical company has arranged for citizens to report a street light outage. The CenterPoint Energy website is an example of an electrical company that has individuals fill out and send a report form online. The form requires that the individual provide his name, phone number, address, e-mail and the number of street lights that are not working.
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Complete the reporting process for the specific electrical company. The Oncor website offers citizens the ability to file a report online, send the company an email or call a 1-800 number in order to report the street light problem. It is important that street light issues are reported and resolved in a timely manner in order to preserve the safety within the area.
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Find the city's main website online and go to the city's department webpage. The Oncor website explains that in some cases, citizens should report the street light outage to the city department which will then take care of resolving the issue. In order to report the street light outage, the citizen will need to call the department or visit the main office so that the issue is recorded and fixed.
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Ask the electric company or the city department how long it should take to get the street light fixed. Make sure to document the names of the individuals you speak to for future reference. If the street light is not fixed in a timely manner, the citizen will need to contact the electric company or city department again before filing a formal complaint with the city council.
