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How to request a streetlight repair and track the request

Report a broken streetlight through 311 with the pole number if visible. You will receive a service request number that can be tracked online.

Typical repair time is five to ten business days. If a request sits longer, reply to the confirmation email or post the request number in the community forum.

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