Press Release
AKRON, Ohio, March 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) personnel are prepared to respond when the heavy snow and potentially high winds associated with a forecasted large winter storm impact the eastern part of the country beginning Monday evening through Wednesday.
Company meteorologists are tracking the storm system that could affect areas served by all 10 FirstEnergy utilities, with a greater impact anticipated in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and West Virginia. Initial estimates show there could be up to two feet of snow in some of the higher elevations, along with winds gusting in the 40-55 mph range. Rain could mix with snow in some areas, causing wet, heavy snow to weigh down trees and power lines, which could result in service interruptions.
FirstEnergy utilities include: Metropolitan Edison Company (Met-Ed), Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec), Pennsylvania Power (Penn Power), and West Penn Power in Pennsylvania; Mon Power in West Virginia; Potomac Edison in Maryland and West Virginia; Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) in New Jersey; and Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison in Ohio.
The companies are reviewing storm response plans, which include staffing additional dispatchers and analysts at regional dispatch offices, and are making arrangements to bring in additional line, substation and forestry personnel, as needed, based on the severity of the weather. In addition, FirstEnergy has been in contact with contractors and electric industry mutual assistance organizations about the possibility of assisting with storm restoration efforts.
As part of the storm preparation process, equipment and vehicles are being checked to make sure they are ready to operate in heavy snow conditions.
"A unique challenge with a winter storm is being able to gain access to the outage locations, especially when large snow accumulations hamper travel," said Mark Julian, vice president, Utility Operations, FirstEnergy. "As part of our assessment process, once we know the extent of the storm damage, we can deploy additional crews and resources from our less affected utilities to areas that were hit the hardest."
During severe weather, customers who are without power are encouraged to call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) to report their outage or click the "Report Outage" link on www.firstenergycorp.com. Customers should immediately report downed wires to their utility or their local police or fire department. Customers should never go near a downed power line, even if they think it is no longer carrying electricity. Extra caution should be exercised in areas where downed wires may be tangled in downed tree branches or other debris.
For updated information on the company's current outages, FirstEnergy's storm restoration process and tips for staying safe, visit the 24/7 Power Center at www.firstenergycorp.com/outages.
Customers are encouraged to prepare for the possibility of outages caused by significant snowfall and high winds:
FirstEnergy customers also can subscribe to email and text message alert notifications to receive weather alerts in advance of major storms, and updates on scheduled or extended power outages. Customers can also use two-way text messaging to report outages, request updates on restoration efforts, and make other inquiries about their electric accounts. More information about these communications tools is available online at www.firstenergycorp.com/connect.
FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York.
Connect with the companies online at www.firstenergycorp.com, on Twitter at @OhioEdison, @IlluminatingCo, @ToledoEdison, @Met_Ed, @Penelec, @Penn_Power, @W_Penn_Power, @MonPowerWV, or @PotomacEdison, or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/OhioEdison, www.Facebook.com/ToledoEdison, www.Facebook.com/IlluminatingCo, www.Facebook.com/MetEdElectric, www.Facebook.com/PenelecElectric, www.Facebook.com/PennPower, www.Facebook.com/WestPennPower, www.facebook.com/MonPowerWV, www.facebook.com/PotomacEdison.
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SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.
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