* Providing safe, reliable energy service remains top priority as colder weather approaches
The company is working to harden the system and increase reliability and performing maintenance and inspections ahead of potential severe winter storms. On the electric grid, this work includes inspecting nearly 850 miles of overhead power lines and 200 underground manholes, upgrading equipment, trimming trees, installing new underground equipment, and installing stronger, tree-resistant aerial cable.
"Our customers count on us every day for dependable energy that can power a safe, comfortable environment for their homes and businesses," said
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* Assemble an emergency storm kit. Include battery-powered radio, flashlight, a first-aid kit, blankets, battery-powered or windup clock, extra batteries, medications, multi-purpose tool and list of important/emergency phone numbers.
* Have a supply of bottled water and easy-to-prepare, non-perishable foods available to last at least 72 hours.
* Keep a flashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.
* Identify an alternate location for you and/or your family in case of an extended outage.
* Review the manufacturer's instructions for safe operations of your generator. Do not connect a generator directly to your home's wiring. Never use a generator indoors or any enclosed area.
In addition, customers can visit pepco.com/alerts before winter weather grips the region and sign up to receive updates on their energy usage and information regarding power outages via text, email, or phone, including when power is out, when service is expected to be restored, or when power is restored. Customers can also text "ADD OUTAGE" to 48710 to enroll in the company's two-way texting program to report outages and check the status of their outage. More tips and storm preparedness information is available at pepco.com/StormPrep.
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