Power Outage Affects Thousands in Lebanon, Pennsylvania
A power outage in Lebanon, Pennsylvania affected 4,700 Met-Ed customers, with electricians resolving the issue by 9:30 a.m. However, subsequent disruptions occurred due to a breaker opening at another substation. Lebanon city residents have faced multiple outages in recent weeks, with this being the fourth major incident. Approximately 1,398 customers are still without power as of the latest update.
Power Restored to All Affected Areas in Sandusky
Breaking News: Power has been successfully restored to all affected areas in Sandusky, with First Energy swiftly resolving the outages that left more than 1,500 customers without power. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Met-Ed Conducts Annual Emergency Preparation Drill for Storm Restoration Process
Met-Ed employees recently completed their annual emergency preparation drill to test their storm restoration process in response to severe weather in Berks and eastern Pennsylvania. The proactive measure aimed to ensure readiness for potential outages, emphasizing efficient storm management and coordination among team members. By investing in training and preparedness, Met-Ed demonstrates its commitment to delivering reliable service to its extensive customer base.
FirstEnergy Corp. Conducting $84.7 Million Tree Trimming Program in West Virginia
FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison are conducting an $84.7 million tree-trimming program in West Virginia to enhance electric service reliability and prevent tree-related outages. The work includes trimming trees along nearly 1,100 miles of power lines and is expected to cover an additional 6,800 miles by the end of the year. President of FirstEnergy’s West Virginia Operations, Jim Myers, emphasizes the importance of tree trimming in reducing tree-related service interruptions for customers.
FirstEnergy Corp. Prepares for Winter Storm Service Interruptions
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric company personnel are prepared to respond to potential service interruptions caused by a winter storm system expected to bring high winds, snow, and heavy rain to portions of the company’s service areas in Ohio, Pennsylvania,…