Inclement Weather Notice from Ohio Edison

In preparation for potential bad weather, Ohio Edison has provided the following information in the unlikely event that weather results in a loss of power:

FirstEnergy meteorologists are closely monitoring the developing weather conditions. The attached new release details how Ohio Edison is preparing 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.  Ohio Edison 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.   Ohio Edison 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.  Follow Ohio Edison on Twitter @OhioEdison, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OhioEdison/ or online at www.ohioedison.com.