More Than 6,000 Workers Engaged in Restoring Power Around the Clock for Northeast Ohio Customers
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) is actively restoring power to approximately 194,500 customers in Northeast Ohio following severe thunderstorms, wind, and tornados. Over 6,000 workers are engaged in round-the-clock restoration efforts, which are expected to continue into next week. Key points include:
- More than 627,700 customers across FirstEnergy's footprint lost power due to the storm.
- Four confirmed tornados with winds between 100-110 mph struck in the service areas.
- To date, over 350 broken poles have been identified and are being replaced.
- Five staging sites have been set up to handle the influx of outside workers.
- Free water and ice are available for customers without power.
The Illuminating Company expects to restore power to the majority of its 192,300 affected customers by August 14, while Ohio Edison aims to complete restoration for its remaining 2,200 customers by August 10.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) sta attivamente ripristinando la corrente a circa 194.500 clienti nel Nordest dell'Ohio dopo violenti temporali, venti e tornado. Oltre 6.000 lavoratori sono impegnati in sforzi di ripristino a tempo pieno, che si prevede continueranno fino alla prossima settimana. I punti chiave includono:
- Più di 627.700 clienti in tutta l'area servita da FirstEnergy hanno perso l'elettricità a causa della tempesta.
- Quattro tornado confermati con venti tra 100-110 mph hanno colpito le aree di servizio.
- Fino ad oggi, sono stati identificati oltre 350 pali rotti che vengono sostituiti.
- Sono stati allestiti cinque siti di stoccaggio per gestire l'afflusso di lavoratori esterni.
- Acqua e ghiaccio gratuiti sono disponibili per i clienti senza elettricità.
La Illuminating Company prevede di ripristinare la corrente alla maggior parte dei suoi 192.300 clienti colpiti entro il 14 agosto, mentre Ohio Edison punta a completare il ripristino per i suoi rimanenti 2.200 clienti entro il 10 agosto.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) está restaurando activamente la energía a aproximadamente 194,500 clientes en el noreste de Ohio tras severas tormentas, vientos y tornados. Más de 6,000 trabajadores están involucrados en los esfuerzos de restauración, que se espera continúen hasta la próxima semana. Los puntos clave incluyen:
- Más de 627,700 clientes en toda la zona de FirstEnergy perdieron la energía debido a la tormenta.
- Cuatro tornados confirmados con vientos entre 100-110 mph golpearon las áreas de servicio.
- Hasta la fecha, se han identificado más de 350 postes rotos que están siendo reemplazados.
- Se han establecido cinco sitios de acopio para manejar el aumento de trabajadores externos.
- Agua y hielo gratuitos están disponibles para los clientes sin electricidad.
La Illuminating Company espera restaurar la energía a la mayoría de sus 192,300 clientes afectados para el 14 de agosto, mientras que Ohio Edison planea completar la restauración para sus 2,200 clientes restantes para el 10 de agosto.
퍼스트에너지 코프(FirstEnergy Corp., NYSE:FE)는 심각한 천둥번개, 바람, 토네이도를 겪은 후 오하이오 북동부의 약 194,500명의 고객들에게 전력을 복구하고 있습니다. 6,000명이 넘는 작업자가 24시간 복구 작업에 참여하고 있으며, 이는 다음 주까지 계속될 것으로 예상됩니다. 주요 사항은 다음과 같습니다:
- 퍼스트에너지 지역에서 627,700명 이상의 고객이 폭풍으로 인해 전력을 잃었습니다.
- 시 서비스 지역에서 시속 100-110마일의 바람을 동반한 확인된 토네이도 4개가 발생했습니다.
- 현재까지 350개 이상의 파손된 전신주가 확인되어 교체되고 있습니다.
- 외부 작업자의 유입을 처리하기 위해 5개의 임시 거점이 설치되었습니다.
- 전력이 없는 고객을 위해 무료 물과 얼음이 제공됩니다.
일루미네이팅 컴퍼니는 192,300명의 피해 고객의 대부분에게 8월 14일까지 전력을 복구할 것으로 예상하며, 오하이오 에디슨은 남은 2,200명의 고객에 대한 복구를 8월 10일까지 완료할 계획입니다.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) est en train de restaurer activement l'électricité pour environ 194 500 clients dans le nord-est de l'Ohio après de violents orages, des vents et des tornades. Plus de 6 000 travailleurs sont engagés dans des efforts de restauration continus, qui devraient se poursuivre jusqu'à la semaine prochaine. Les points clés comprennent :
- Plus de 627 700 clients dans la zone de FirstEnergy ont perdu l'électricité en raison de la tempête.
- Quatre tornades confirmées avec des vents de 100 à 110 mph ont frappé les zones de service.
- À ce jour, plus de 350 poteaux cassés ont été identifiés et sont en cours de remplacement.
- Cinq sites de mise en scène ont été établis pour gérer l'afflux de travailleurs extérieurs.
- De l'eau et de la glace gratuites sont disponibles pour les clients sans électricité.
La Illuminating Company prévoit de rétablir l'électricité pour la majorité de ses 192 300 clients affectés d'ici le 14 août, tandis qu'Ohio Edison vise à terminer la restauration pour ses 2 200 clients restants d'ici le 10 août.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) stellt aktiv die Stromversorgung für etwa 194.500 Kunden im Nordosten von Ohio wieder her, nachdem es zu schweren Gewittern, Wind und Tornados gekommen ist. Über 6.000 Arbeiter sind rund um die Uhr mit der Wiederherstellung beschäftigt, die voraussichtlich bis in die nächste Woche andauern wird. Die wichtigsten Punkte sind:
- Mehr als 627.700 Kunden in der Region von FirstEnergy haben aufgrund des Sturms den Strom verloren.
- Vier bestätigte Tornados mit Geschwindigkeiten zwischen 100-110 mph trafen die Versorgungsgebiete.
- Bis heute wurden über 350 beschädigte Masten identifiziert und werden ersetzt.
- Fünf Lagerstätten wurden eingerichtet, um den Zustrom von externen Arbeitern zu bewältigen.
- Kostenfreies Wasser und Eis sind für Kunden ohne Strom verfügbar.
Die Illuminating Company erwartet, die Stromversorgung für die Mehrheit ihrer 192.300 betroffenen Kunden bis zum 14. August wiederherzustellen, während Ohio Edison plant, die Wiederherstellung für die verbleibenden 2.200 Kunden bis zum 10. August abzuschließen.
- Over 6,000 workers engaged in round-the-clock power restoration efforts
- Five staging sites set up to handle influx of outside workers and improve efficiency
- Free water and ice provided for customers without power
- 98% of Ohio Edison's affected customers already have power restored
- Detailed restoration process in place, prioritizing critical facilities
- Approximately 194,500 customers still without power in Northeast Ohio
- Restoration efforts expected to continue into next week for some areas
- Over 350 broken poles identified, requiring extensive repairs
- The Illuminating Company customers may be without power until August 14
Insights
The severe weather event in Northeast Ohio has caused significant damage to FirstEnergy's infrastructure, with 194,500 customers still without power. The scale of the damage is substantial, with over 350 broken poles identified and extensive wire repairs needed. This event will likely impact FirstEnergy's (NYSE:FE) financials in the short term due to increased operational costs and potential regulatory scrutiny.
The company's response appears robust, with over 6,000 workers engaged in restoration efforts. This swift mobilization demonstrates operational readiness but will incur significant labor costs. The extended restoration timeline, with full service expected by August 14th, may lead to customer dissatisfaction and potential regulatory penalties if not met.
Long-term implications include potential infrastructure hardening investments to mitigate future weather-related outages, which could impact capital expenditure plans. Investors should monitor the company's ability to recover storm-related costs through rate adjustments, which will be important for maintaining financial stability.
FirstEnergy's (NYSE:FE) response to this major outage event will have financial implications. The immediate impact includes increased operational expenses due to overtime, contractor costs and materials for repairs. These costs could potentially impact the company's Q3 2024 earnings.
However, regulated utilities like FirstEnergy often have mechanisms to recover storm-related costs through future rate adjustments. Investors should focus on the company's ability to secure regulatory approval for cost recovery, which is important for long-term financial performance.
The scale of the outage (627,700 customers affected across multiple states) suggests this could be a material event. FirstEnergy's liquidity and cash flow management will be important to watch, as the company may need to increase short-term borrowing to fund immediate restoration efforts. Long-term, this event may accelerate capital expenditure plans for grid hardening, potentially impacting the company's debt levels and future rate base growth.
FirstEnergy's communication strategy during this crisis appears well-executed, demonstrating transparency and customer focus. The company is providing regular updates, detailed statistics and clear restoration timelines, which helps manage customer expectations and mitigate reputational risks.
The provision of free water and ice at multiple locations shows a commitment to customer welfare, potentially building goodwill. Additionally, the company's emphasis on safety, particularly regarding generator usage, demonstrates responsible corporate behavior.
However, the extended restoration timeline for some areas (up to August 14th) may lead to customer frustration. FirstEnergy should continue its proactive communication approach and consider additional customer support measures if delays occur. The company's handling of this crisis will likely impact its public image and customer satisfaction scores, which can indirectly affect investor sentiment and regulatory relationships in the long term.
Free water and ice available for customers who remain without power
Photos and video footage of damage and FirstEnergy crews working across
Key statistics from the event:
- More than 627,700 customers across FirstEnergy's footprint in
Ohio ,Pennsylvania ,West Virginia ,Maryland andNew Jersey lost power due to the storm. - Four confirmed tornados with winds between 100-110 mph struck in the Illuminating Company and Ohio Edison service areas. In addition, a wide area of damaging straight-line winds of 70-90 mph, known as a macroburst, struck roughly 225 square miles in
Cuyahoga ,Lake andGeauga counties. - More than 6,000 lineworkers, hazard responders, damage assessors, forestry crews and other support personnel are assisting the restoration effort. FirstEnergy will continue to move other employees from across the company into
Northeast Ohio as the threat from Tropical Storm Debby passes. - To date, more than 350 broken poles have been identified in
Ashtabula ,Cuyahoga ,Geauga ,Lake andLorain counties. Crews are actively replacing these poles, along with hanging hundreds of spans of wire, as part of the restoration effort. - Five staging sites have been set up across the greater
Cleveland area to handle the influx of outside workers and help make the restoration process more efficient. - More than a dozen sites have been set up to provide free water and ice to customers who remain without power. The full list of sites is available online: Water and Ice Locations (firstenergycorp.com).
Current outage updates as of 9:30 a.m. today include:
- The Illuminating Company: Approximately 322,000 Illuminating Company customers lost power from the storm, and 192,300 remain without power. Power will be restored to the vast majority of customers by 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
- Ohio Edison: Power has been restored to
98% of the approximately 118,100 Ohio Edison customers who lost power from the storm. The remaining 2,200 customers without power are expected to have service restored by 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10.
As additional information about necessary repairs is understood, more detailed ETRs will be provided. Customers can view their current individual ETR for their particular outage by logging into their account at firstenergycorp.com, texting STAT to 544487, or viewing the outage map at firstenergycorp.com/outages.
FirstEnergy's Restoration Process:
FirstEnergy follows a formal restoration process after severe weather, focusing on repairs that will address the largest number of customers before moving on to more isolated issues. The restoration effort typically begins with transmission and substation facilities and then prioritizes critical facilities like hospitals, communications and emergency response agencies.
Additionally, hundreds of isolated issues affect individual or small numbers of customers. These are the most time-consuming repairs because they require our crews to go to each individual location to make the repairs. Many of the isolated issues include repairs to "service drops," which are wires attached to each home to deliver electricity from the neighborhood power line. These wires are often damaged by fallen trees and large branches.
For updated information on the company's current outages, storm restoration process and tips for staying safe, visit FirstEnergy's 24/7 Power Center at firstenergycorp.com/outages. To learn more about navigating the recently updated map, please visit bit.ly/FEoutagemapupdates.
Generator Safety Reminder:
To ensure the safety of the home's occupants as well as that of electric company employees who may be working on power lines in the area, the proper generator should be selected and installed by a qualified electrician.
When operating a generator, the power coming into the home should always be disconnected. Otherwise, power from the generator could be sent back onto the power lines, creating a hazardous situation for company workers. Locate the generator outside of your home and far away from windows, doors and vents. Never locate a generator inside your home.
View additional generator safety information.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in
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