ComEd Readies for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois
13 Junho 2024 - 5:19PM
Business Wire
Customers are reminded to stay safe around
electric equipment
In anticipation of significant weather coming to northern
Illinois on Thursday evening, ComEd is preparing for potential
power outages as it gets equipment and additional crews in place.
The current forecast calls for hail and strong winds with gusts up
to 75 miles per hour.
“ComEd prides itself on our nation-leading reliability, and
we’re readying equipment and personnel to ensure that, should any
outages occur as a result of today’s severe weather, that we are
able to safely restore those outages as quickly as possible,” said
David Perez, executive vice president and COO of ComEd. “With high
winds predicted, there is an increased possibility that tree
branches may take power lines down, so if you see a downed line,
please do not approach the line and immediately call us at
1-800-EDISON1 to report it.”
ComEd has been investing in system upgrades and vegetation
management to minimize the impact of storms. Since smart grid
upgrades began in 2011, more than 21 million power outages have
been avoided and overall reliability has improved by more than 70
percent.
When responding to power outages caused by storms, ComEd’s
priority is to restore critical facilities such as police and fire
stations, nursing homes and hospitals first, followed by repairs
that will restore power to the greatest number of customers.
Public safety is paramount, and ComEd encourages customers to
take the following precautions:
- If a downed power line is spotted, immediately call ComEd at
1-800-EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661). Spanish-speaking customers should
call 1-800-95-LUCES (1-800-955-8237).
- Never approach a downed power line. Always assume a power line
is extremely dangerous and energized.
- In the event of an outage, do not approach ComEd crews working
to restore power to ask about restoration times. Crews may be
working on live electrical equipment, and the perimeter of the work
zone may be hazardous.
ComEd urges customers to contact the company immediately if they
experience a power outage. Customers can text OUT to 26633 (COMED)
to report an outage and receive restoration information and can
follow the company on Twitter @ComEd or on Facebook at
Facebook.com/ComEd. Customers can also call 1-800 EDISON1
(1-800-334-7661), or report outages via the website at
ComEd.com/report. Spanish-speaking customers should call
1-800-95-LUCES (1-800-955-8237).
ComEd’s mobile app for iPhone and Android® smart phones gives
customers the ability to report power outages and manage their
accounts; download the app at ComEd.com/app.
ComEd’s interactive outage map at ComEd.com/map allows customers
to easily find information on the location and size of outages and
get estimated power restoration times.
ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:
EXC), a Fortune 200 energy company with approximately 10 million
electricity and natural gas. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4
million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the
state’s population. For more information visit ComEd.com and
connect with the company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and
YouTube.
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240613596338/en/
ComEd Media Relations 312-394-3500
Exelon (NASDAQ:EXC)
Gráfico Histórico do Ativo
De Mai 2024 até Jun 2024
Exelon (NASDAQ:EXC)
Gráfico Histórico do Ativo
De Jun 2023 até Jun 2024