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Storm Updates

Power outage? Text “outage” to “TXTPPL” or report it online.

Our number one goal is to deliver safe and reliable service, but when big storms strike and damage equipment, power outages may occur. It’s never easy to be without power, but you can be rest assured we’re working to get all customers back in service as safely and quickly as possible.

Stay updated on your outage. Adjust your alert preferences. Whenever outages occur, we’ll do our best to keep you informed. Stay safe!

Power Outage?

Text "outage" to "TXTPPL" or report your outage online using the button below.

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Restoration efforts continue

Restoration efforts continue

Power outage? Text "outage" to TXTPPL (898775) or report it here. Storm Restoration Update: Wednesday, July 8 at 8 a.m. Our crews continue to make strong progress restoring service following multiple rounds of severe weather over the holiday weekend. We thank...

Reimbursement for ice and water

Reimbursement for ice and water

Ice and water reimbursement Customers who have been without power as a result of the storms can now purchase ice and water from any local vendor and send us the receipts. If you send us your receipts, we’ll credit your account. Each customer can purchase a maximum of...

Wind storm restoration update

Wind storm restoration update

Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. Restoration efforts continue following the strong winds that swept across our territory this weeekend. As of 10 a.m. Sunday, 105,000 customers have had service restored since the beginning of the storm, and crews have made repairs at over...

Wind storm restoration updates

Wind storm restoration updates

Strong winds caused extensive damage across our system, resulting in more than 88,000 outages. Our crews continue to work as safely and efficiently as possible and have restored power to more than 74,400 customers as of about 2 p.m. today.  We know how difficult it is...

Get prepared, stay prepared

Get prepared, stay prepared

This September, take time to prepare for the unexpected. From creating an emergency plan to staying connected with alerts, here are steps you can take to keep your family safe before, during, and after a storm.

A summer storm is coming. We’re ready to respond.

A summer storm is coming. We’re ready to respond.

A round of severe weather is expected to move across our territory this afternoon into the evening hours. The storm is expected to produce wind gusts of 50-plus mph in addition to lightning and rain. We have been monitoring this storm closely over the past few days...

‘Each day I’m making sure we’re prepared’

‘Each day I’m making sure we’re prepared’

If there’s one thing Meghan Fonda has learned as part of her job at PPL Electric Utilities, it’s to be prepared for the unexpected every day. It’s practically part of her job description. As an emergency planning supervisor for the Emergency Preparedness department,...

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