PECO Prepared for Forecasted High Winds and Winter Weather
February 14 2015 - 8:44PM
Business Wire
Emergency Response Organization activated to
respond to potential customer needs
PECO’s emergency response organization has been activated and
the company is mobilizing additional field and office personnel in
preparation for high winds forecasted to blow through the region
Saturday evening into Sunday. High winds and wind gusts can bring
tree limbs into contact with power lines and damage electrical
equipment. PECO crews are ready to respond to any outages that
might occur, repairing storm damage and safely restoring service to
customers as quickly as possible.
PECO reminds customers to stay safe during extreme weather and
prepare for possible storm damage. Customers should:
- Contact PECO immediately at
1-800-841-4141, peco.com or PECO Smart Mobile On-the-Go, the
company’s mobile enhanced website, if they experience any outages
or natural gas issues.
- Customers should stay away from downed
wires, damaged electric equipment, and tree limbs and branches
contacting electrical equipment. Always assume PECO’s equipment is
energized – even if there is an outage in your neighborhood. Report
these dangerous conditions to PECO immediately at
1-800-841-4141.
- Never use an oven or other cooking
device as a heat source for your home.
- Read and adhere to generator
manufacturer instructions for safe operation. Never connect
generators directly to your home's wiring. Never use a generator
indoors or in an attached garage.
- Customers with special needs, such as
those who may be elderly, disabled or dependent on electricity for
medical equipment, should have alternate arrangements in place in
case of an extended power outage.
- Check on elderly neighbors and
relatives during the extreme cold.
- Have a supply of bottled water and
easy-to-prepare, non-perishable foods available.
- Charge cell phones and other mobile
devices.
- Have a flashlight with fresh batteries
on each floor of your home.
More safety and storm preparation tips are available at
peco.com/safety.
Based in Philadelphia, PECO is an electric and natural gas
utility subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC). PECO serves
1.6 million electric and more than 500,000 natural gas customers in
southeastern Pennsylvania and employs about 2,400 people in the
region. PECO delivered 85.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas and
37.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2013. Founded in
1881, PECO is one of the Greater Philadelphia Region's most active
corporate citizens, providing leadership, volunteer and financial
support to numerous arts and culture, education, environmental,
economic development and community programs and organizations. For
more information visit PECO.com, and connect with the company on
Facebook and Twitter.
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PECO.Communication@exeloncorp.com
PECO CommunicationsGreg Smore, 215-841-5555
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