Having a family emergency plan can make all the difference when disaster strikes. This National Preparedness Month, review your plan—or start one—with simple steps to stay safe and connected.
Do you have an emergency plan?
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Empowering accessibility and belonging at Camp Victory
The PPL Foundation empowers communities by supporting the important work of nonprofit organizations that improve lives. Through the foundation, $1 million in grants was awarded to hundreds of organizations throughout our 29-county territory in 2025.
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Keeping the lights on, improving reliability
We know you depend on us to power your life each day, and that’s a job we take seriously. It’s why we continuously work to make our grid stronger, smarter and more resilient to better withstand severe weather, prevent outages and accommodate increasing demands on our...
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Energizing Community through volunteerism
For over 100 years, we’ve served communities throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania, not just because it’s our job, but because this is our home. It’s where our children go to school. We’re all neighbors. Over 460 PPL employees recently took part in the United Way’s annual Day of Caring. Our employees painted, planted, packed, shopped and beautified 20 different organizations across our service area. We look forward to keeping this momentum going, and we can’t wait to go even bigger in 2025.
How to Stay Informed During a Power Outage
At PPL Electric Utilities, staying informed during an outage is simple. Whether you’re reporting an outage by text, checking real-time updates, or following us on social media, we’ve got you covered. Make sure to keep your phone charged, use a battery-powered radio for updates, and jot down important contact numbers to stay prepared and connected when the lights go out.
Get Ready! Building Your Emergency Kit
September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and there’s no better time to make sure you and your family are ready for the unexpected. When disaster strikes, having a well-stocked emergency kit can make all the difference. Kit Essentials 1. Flashlights and Batteries...
Do You Have an Emergency Plan?
Is your family prepared for an emergency like a natural disaster or prolonged power outage? Many families aren’t, but having a plan in place can make all the difference when the unexpected happens. From building an emergency kit to knowing where to go and who to contact, a little preparation goes a long way. In this post, we’ll share expert advice from FEMA, the Red Cross, and more to help you create a personalized emergency plan that meets your family’s needs. Take the first step toward safety today!
Game-changing energy savings
Everyone is gaming. From racing to role playing, the whole family is powering up. Playing on a...
Get prepared, stay prepared
As we enter September, a month dedicated to preparedness, it’s a good time to review how we can best protect ourselves, our loved ones and our community from unexpected emergencies. National Preparedness Month is a reminder that disasters can strike at any time, and...
Back to school: Supplying Lehigh Carbon Community College with new equipment for HVAC students
Being part of the communities we serve goes well beyond delivering safe, reliable electricity. Through PPL Foundation’s Empowering Communities grants, we support local programs focused on environmental stewardship and education, economic development and/or workforce...
Engineering ways to make the public safer
Nothing is more gratifying to Bill Farber than knowing his hard work at PPL Electric Utilities has helped tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians live and work more safely. It may even have saved some lives. Farber, an electrical engineer in his 16th year at PPL Electric,...
Our response to Tropical Storm Debby’s remnants
(Updated at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 10) PPL Electric Utilities lineworkers and support staff continue working around the clock to restore power for customers who experienced outages due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby that swept through the area on...
Keep everyone safe by calling 811 before digging
Nothing is more important than ensuring everyone stays safe near our power lines and electrical equipment, including underground power lines. We always call 811 at least three business days before any project that involves digging for the safety of our employees,...
