We’re all getting used to a new normal with public health and safety on everyone’s minds. In some respects, we must be even more vigilant about safety these days. As businesses re-open and schools are dismissing, we wanted to share a few tips to help you enjoy summer...
Safety and Security
Hurricane season: We’re ready. Are you?
Looks like 2020 is at it again. Weather scientists are predicting a more active than normal hurricane season this year. Even though we’re working a bit differently these days, we’ll be ready if any of those storms affect central and eastern Pennsylvania. We want you...
Kids get a charge out of electrical safety
Students across Pennsylvania are getting a "charge" out of our electrical safety theater program! They're laughing, repeating electrical safety tips and learning valuable lessons about how to stay safe near electricity. It's the sixth year that we've partnered with...
How to stay safe in a winter storm
It’s winter storm season in Pennsylvania. Even if you don’t tune into the weather reports, you’ll recognize the signs of an impending storm by the parking lot of your local grocery store. So how can you prepare in advance and stay safe when a winter storm strikes? ...
Make your holiday season merry, bright and safe this year!
However you choose to celebrate the holidays, either with family members or furry friends, there are many potential risks associated with the most wonderful time of the year. We want you to have a safe and happy holiday!
When disaster strikes, know the warnings
“This is a test of the Emergency Broadcast System.” It’s a phrase we’ve all heard countless times from our radios or TVs. We’ve heard it so many times that it’s easy to stop paying attention. The fact is that the Emergency Broadcast System — and other warnings like it...
Summertime Electrical Safety: Avoid Risks Near Water
Summer is winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors. For many of us, outdoor fun in the summertime means splashing around at a nearby pool or relaxing by a stream with a fishing pole in hand. Water and electricity can be a deadly...
Be a scam stopper – we can show you how
Utilities across the U.S. are in constant battle with these thieves who try to fleece their customers. Don’t let it happen to you.
Looking out for the safety of others
If there’s one thing PPL Electric Utilities employee Jeffrey Barton doesn’t have, it’s a walk-by attitude. If he sees a hazardous condition or something potentially unsafe, he’s going to say something about it. That safety mindset may have saved a life. Barton, an...
Emergency preparedness can help save a life
When workers on a PPL contractor crew were faced with a life or death situation last year, they responded by helping to save someone’s life. And they managed to do so because they were alert and prepared to react in an emergency situation with the knowledge of how to...