WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) utilities Jersey Central Power & Light, Penelec, Met-Ed, West Penn Power, Potomac Edison and Mon Power encourage all customers to prepare for the possible severe impacts of Hurricane Sandy early next week.
Weather forecasters are predicting a dangerous storm that will strike the east coast with powerful, damaging winds and heavy rain. Further west, customers could see heavy snow.
Depending on the severity of the storm's impact on the electrical system, customers are encouraged to stay safe by preparing for the possibility of power outages lasting up to seven to 10 days by taking action before the storm occurs.
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