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⛈️ We're monitoring tomorrow's forecast, which could bring thunderstorms and strong winds. We're prepared and have crews standing by to respond if outages occur. Save this information so you can quickly report an outage if needed + text REG to 544487 to get outage updates. ⤵️
We're in the final stages of storm restoration. More than 111,000 Penelec customers, including more than 29,000 in the Johnstown area, were impacted by last week's storms. Thanks to the 24/7 efforts of our crews, we have safely restored power to 99% of affected customers.
As local power lines are put back in service, damage to individual customer service wires may become apparent. If your neighbor's power is on and yours is not, the problem may be isolated to your service. If this happens, please call 888-544-4877.
As local power lines are repaired and put back in service, damage to individual customer service wires may become apparent. If your neighbor's power is on and yours is not, the problem may be isolated to your individual service. If this happens, please let us know ⤵️
⚡If operating a generator, locate it outside and away from windows/doors/vents + power coming into the home should always be disconnected to prevent power from the generator going back onto utility lines, creating a dangerous situation for workers. More: spr.ly/6182Iv3z0
Our crews continue making steady progress in the Johnstown area following Thursday’s storms, with service now restored to 82% of impacted customers. They continue to navigate significant damage across our electric system and surrounding areas.
For current updates, visit our outage map at spr.ly/PAOutageMap or text STAT to 544487.
⚠️ Remember: Always stay 30+ ft away from downed power lines and anything they could be touching. Report downed wires ASAP to 911.
If you receive a call or text that power has been restored but you remain without service, a secondary issue may need to be addressed. We know this can be frustrating, but confirming your power is still out allows crews to continue addressing the cause of your outage. ⤵️
Penelec crews continue working around the clock to restore service to customers affected by Wednesday night’s severe storms. Crews are addressing uprooted trees, downed power lines, broken utility poles, damaged electrical equipment and equipment impacted by flooding.
The widespread and varied damage across our system has made restoration efforts more complex than a typical storm response.
For updates, visit our outage map at spr.ly/PAOutageMap, or text STAT to 544487. To receive outage updates directly to your phone, text REG to 544487.
Penelec crews, with support from FirstEnergy sister companies and mutual assistance crews, continue working 24/7 to restore power following several rounds of storms that brought damaging winds and heavy rain. Crews are addressing broken poles, downed wires and other damage.
We continue working to complete damage assessments and develop restoration times. As information becomes available, updates will be posted to our outage map: spr.ly/PAOutageMap. To receive outage updates directly to your phone, text REG to 544487.