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 and are ready to respond. Even with the best preparation, storms and severe weather can cause damage and result in outages. We’ve activated our storm response plans, which include:
- Activating storm teams with additional personnel in the field, control centers and customer service centers across our 29-county territory.
- Implementing 16-hour shifts for around-the-clock coverage.
- Bringing in additional crews from outside the company to assist in restoration efforts.
We encourage you to also prepare for the storm. We offer the following safety tips and reminders:
- If you encounter a downed wire at any time, assume it’s energized and stay away. If you see one, report it immediately to PPL Electric.
- Just in case you lose power, it’s good to have an emergency kit on hand with food, water, medication and any pet supplies you may need.
- We encourage customers who have medical conditions requiring electricity to make arrangements in case of an emergency.
- Make sure to keep phones and other mobile devices charged.
- Remember that candles can start fires. If you lose power, use flashlights instead. If you use a generator to supply power during an outage, be sure to operate it outdoors.
- For your safety and ours, please keep a safe distance from our crews.
To report or check the status of an outage, visit pplelectric.com/outage.