Summer storms bring more than just rain — they threaten your home with power outages from lightning, wind and flooding. Our enhanced power grid has reduced tree-related outages by 14% and total outage minutes by 22% compared to last year, but preparation remains crucial. This comprehensive guide provides essential steps to protect your family and home before and during severe weather events. Follow our expert checklist to stay safe when summer storms strike.
Many of the electronic devices we use every day – phones, laptops, power tools, electric bikes and toothbrushes – rely on lithium-ion batteries. If you use any of these battery-powered items, you will want to make sure you know the signs that the battery could be...
If you have an electric vehicle, make sure your home or business is properly and safely equipped to charge the vehicle. You should never use an extension cord to charge an electric vehicle because doing so could lead to a fire or electric shock. Following are some...
Working outdoors — whether you're a homeowner doing some routine maintenance, a contractor managing a large project or anyone operating equipment near power lines — means safety should always come first. At PPL Electric Utilities, we remind you to "look up and live,"...
May is National Electrical Safety Month—a great time to check your home for hazards. Learn how to prevent shocks, fires and other risks with these simple electrical safety tips.
Teachers and students across the PPL Electric Utilities service territory are once again raving about the program that brought electrical safety lessons to more than 10,000 children during the most recent tour. Local schools were treated to the half-hour performance...
Lineworker Kyle Hammaker of PPL Electric Utilities swiftly stepped in to help a distressed man on Route 230, showcasing his dedication to safety and first aid in action.
Planting trees is great for your property and the planet—but choosing the right tree and the right location is crucial. Find out how to plant trees safely and responsibly to prevent power outages and protect your community.
This National Consumer Protection Week, learn to recognize and protect yourself from common utility scams. Scammers use threatening calls, fake websites, and even employee impersonation to target customers. Remember: PPL Electric will never demand immediate payment or ask for sensitive information over the phone or in person.
What occurred? In June 2023, a third-party vendor notified PPL Electric Utilities that the vendor was impacted by a widespread breach of the MOVEit file transfer software that they and thousands of organizations use. Please know, the initial MOVEit software...
