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| Work Detail | Atlantic City Electric is monitoring the path of Tropical Storm Hermine and taking steps to prepare in case the anticipated heavy rain and strong winds cause service interruptions, according to a release. If the storm system gains in strength, it could damage the electric system and cause power outages. Atlantic City Electric will work around the clock to restore any outages that may occur. When winds exceed 35 mph, work from bucket trucks may need to be suspended until it is safe for crews to continue. Atlantic City Electric spokesman Frank Tedesco commented Saturday afternoon that there were very minimal outages at that time, but said he would continue to release updates as they became available and customers could also visit www.atlanticcityelectric.com. “As of now, we continue to monitor the forecast and are prepared for this event. We have extra crews available to assist in any restoration effort,” Tedesco said. Vince Maione, Atlantic City Electric region president said in a release, “We encourage customers with special needs or those dependent upon electricity for medical equipment, to have an alternate arrangement in place in the event they experience an extended power outage.” Atlantic City Electric is in contact with local emergency management officials. Our call centers are staffed and prepared for this event. Customers can prepare for the storm by being ready for any outages. Atlantic City Electric is urging customers to have an emergency kit, including a flashlight, battery-powered radio, extra batteries, non-perishable food, bottled water, manual can opener, cash, any essential medications and a list of important phone numbers. All items can be placed into a large cooler which can be used at home and is easy to grab if a person has to leave home quickly. Customers are also encouraged to identify a safe alternate location in case of an extended outage; tune to local news broadcasts for the latest weather and emergency information and follow the advice of local emergency management officials. If a personal generator is needed, never use indoors or inside an attached garage. A portable generator is an internal combustion engine that exhausts a deadly gas called carbon monoxide or CO. Also, do not connect a generator directly to the home's wiring. If a generator is plugged into the electrical circuits of a home, power can back-feed into the utility company lines which can injure or kill utility workers fixing downed power lines. It also can cause downed lines to re-energize. |
| Country | United States , Northern America |
| Industry | Energy & Power |
| Entry Date | 15 Oct 2016 |
| Source | http://www.shorenewstoday.com/region/atlantic-city-electric-ready-for-tropical-storm-hermine/article_b9b8e24e-7216-11e6-b00e-2f04f6255459.html |
