Power outage in Montafon: Marder causes darkness in 760 households!

On Saturday evening, February 10, 2025, a dramatic power outage occurred in Montafon. At 8:30 p.m. the power went out in around 760 households after a marten presumably caused a short circuit in a transformer station. However, after about an hour and a half, power was restored vorarlberg.orf.at reported. At the same time, another incident occurred in St. Anton: parts of the Montafon were affected by an earth fault that lasted up to five hours.

Power outages and their meaning

Power outages pose a significant challenge for many people, especially during the cold season. The website power outage.org offers an interactive map that shows current power outages in Germany. It allows users to see if neighbors are affected or if there is a major outage in the area. A sudden power outage can not only disrupt everyday life, but can also be risky at critical moments, such as during a medical emergency. Therefore, it is important to know how to react in the event of a power outage.

If the power goes out, you should first remain calm and ensure that no electrical devices are left on to avoid voltage surges. Find out quickly about the extent of the outage by consulting neighbors or your energy provider's website. Having candles or flashlights available for illumination and emergency supplies such as water and food within easy reach can also be helpful if power remains out for an extended period of time.