diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 7a21ded..4aa4056 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -27,7 +27,11 @@ def get_blackouts(bill_id) -> list:
         "to_date": to_date.strftime("%Y/%m/%d"),
     }
     response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload)
-    return response.json().get("data", [])
+    if response.ok:
+        return response.json().get("data", [])
+    else:
+        print(f"❌ Failed to get blackouts: {response.text}")
+        exit(1)
 
 
 def load_blackouts() -> dict: