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Crews Mobilize to Assist Hurricane Ida Restoration Efforts
August 31, 2021
Approximately 500 line workers, forestry crews, support personnel and internal contractors are headed to Louisiana to help Entergy with power restoration efforts following Hurricane Ida. Crews began leaving Sunday morning and expect to arrive in Louisiana throughout the day on Tuesday. Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana Sunday afternoon, bringing extreme winds, storm surge and…
An Impressive Volunteer Effort
August 31, 2021
FirstEnergy, Penelec and West Penn Power employees provided a variety of assistance for a fundraiser supporting the American Cancer Society of Central Clearfield County and the Madera Volunteer Fire Company. The Walmart Distribution Center in Woodland, Pa., donated six tractor trailer loads of merchandise to be sold at a yard sale held at the Madera…
An Army of Volunteers
August 30, 2021
Whether it’s fighting the war against hunger or helping to restore a home for a nonprofit, our Veterans & Allies EBRG is doing good in the communities we serve. Mon Power Veterans & Allies supported a food distribution event at the Clarksburg Veteran’s Memorial Park. The Mountaineer Food Bank holds this event on the third…
Powering Up for Women in Golf
August 28, 2021
As some of the world’s best female golfers prepare to tee off at the upcoming Solheim Cup, Toledo Edison has completed equipment upgrades and inspections near the hosting Inverness Club to ensure the local electric grid remains secure and operational through the week-long event, which begins August 31. The Solheim Cup is a biennial team…
Food First and Always
August 27, 2021
Akron and Elyria employees have been busy making sure food pantries are stocked for those in need. A few Transmission Mapping, Records & Design Compliance employees recently volunteered at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank where they sorted and packed food. Four employees volunteered at a mobile food pantry supporting the Lorain County Second Harvest Foodbank. More…
Teaching Kids to Stop. Look. Live.
August 25, 2021
A recent event in The Illuminating Company’s (CEI) service territory featured bright lights, loud noises, excited kids and Cleveland Indians mascots Slider and The Dogs – but it wasn’t a baseball game. An electrical safety demonstration was held for more than 30 youngsters at the King Kennedy Boys & Girls Club. Four CEI employees – Josh…
Safety First
August 19, 2021
The following Potomac Edison and Mon Power work groups were recognized for safety excellence. Potomac Edison Mount Airy – The service center celebrated seven years without an OSHA-recordable incident on July 23. Thirty-eight employees work at the site. Berkeley Springs – Sixteen employees were recognized for driving one year without a a controllable motor vehicle…