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Region sees power outages, amid gusty winds

WFMZ.com · last updated

Our region is seeing gusty winds Friday, with wind gusts near 30-40mph. Windy conditions look to stick around for trick-or-treat night, though it will be dry.

The wind is causing some power outages in our area. Currently, over 8,000 customers are without power, according to the PPL outage map. 

PPL

Bucks County 3,387

Carbon County 288

Lehigh County 998

Monroe County 142

Northampton County 482

Schuylkill County 133

Met Ed

Berks County 356

Bucks County 984

Northampton County 47

PPL spokesperson Dana Burns said the company has activated its storm response plans and is responding as safely and quickly as possible to any outages that may occur.

PPL’s storm response plans include:    

Activating storm teams with additional personnel in the field, control centers and customer service centers across its 29-county service territory.    

Mobilizing field crews for around-the-clock coverage. 

Bringing in additional crews to assist in restoration efforts.  Hundreds of team members are working in the field, customer service and back office.

Crews continue to work around the clock as safely and quickly as possible to restore customers affected by the weather.

“We are a 24/7/365 business, so no matter what or when, we are ready to deliver for customers,” PPL said.

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