Aberdeen: JCP&L Closely Monitoring The Developing Weather Conditions

Press release from Township of Aberdeen:

Aug. 25, 2020

8/25/2020 - JCP&L Closely Monitoring the Developing Weather Conditions

Monitoring Weather and Prepared to Respond

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) meteorologists are closely
monitoring the developing weather conditions. JCP&L is prepared to activate
its storm response and Incident Command System plans.

In the event outages occur due to severe weather, customers without power are
encouraged to report their outage by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877),
clicking the “Report Outage” link on www.firstenergycorp.com, or
by texting out to 544487.

Customers should immediately report downed wires to 1-888-LIGHTSS
(1-888-544-4877) or call their local police department. JCP&L reminds
customers to stay away from downed wires, even if they believe they are no longer
carrying electricity. Extra caution should be used in areas where downed
lines are tangled with trees or other debris. Motorists are cautioned to
treat intersections with inoperable traffic signals as four-way
stops.

JCP&L customers can subscribe to email and text message alert notifications
to receive weather updates in advance of major storms and updates on scheduled
or extended power outages. Visit www.firstenergycorp.com/connect to enroll.

This press release was produced by the Township of Aberdeen>. The views expressed here are the author’s own.