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During the summer months, many of us will be attending picnics, baseball games and other outdoor activities. While these events can be fun and relaxing, a fast-moving thunderstorm can create a dangerous situation, especially when lightning is involved. The best way to avoid getting struck by lightning is to reduce your exposure to the threat.…

Toledo Edison has been recognized by residential customers as one of America’s most trusted and best performing utilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The consumer research firm Escalent surveyed more than 76,000 residential customers of the 140 largest U.S. electric, natural gas and combination utility companies. Survey feedback was used to determine a Brand Trust Index…

If your outdoor activities require the use of power tools, it’s important to operate the devices properly and be aware of potential hazards around you – such as changing weather conditions and the presence of power lines. The following guidelines can help keep you safe when operating power tools outdoors: Read the instruction manual –…

Racers can once again experience the excitement of competing at Akron Derby Downs during the 83rd running of the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby, taking place from Tuesday, July 20, to Saturday, July 24 (Race Day). The International Soap Box Derby® (ISBD) organization cancelled the 2020 event due to the pandemic. However, following the recent lifting…

Even though many Americans have been vaccinated and COVID-19 mandates are being lifted, we still need to remain vigilant in fighting this devasting disease. As the battle against COVID-19 continues, FirstEnergy is providing reinforcements to those on the frontlines. Our company is donating tens of thousands of face masks, gloves, respirators, cleaning supplies and other…

Their job was almost finished. But they still had a life to save. Shortly before dawn, three Penelec employees were repairing a power line downed by a fallen tree in the Towanda area. As they wrapped up the job, Travis White, lead Line Construction & Maintenance (LC&M), turned and saw flames shooting from the windows of…

In his 30 years with the company, Lucas Cade has never seen a project like the planned construction of a Hyperloop Certification Center (HCC) on 800 acres of land in Mon Power’s service territory. “The HCC will be a boon for West Virginia in every way imaginable,” said Lucas, consultant, Economic Development. “It will bring investment, jobs…