West Penn Power

Official account of West Penn Power, a FirstEnergy company. Tweets M-F 8-5 + during major weather events. Call 888-544-4877 to report a power outage/emergency.

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You can view updated estimated restoration times on our map at https://t.co/u5hrYrnmv5. Or text STAT to 544487 for an update for your location.

We’re grateful for your patience and support. We will continue working until every customer is safely restored. Thank you!

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In the wake of severe storms that moved through our service area, 6 tornadoes have now been confirmed — along with damaging straight-line winds reaching up to 90–100 mph. Since the storms passed, our crews have been working 24/7 to safely assess damage and restore service.

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Out of the 67,535 customers affected, power has already been restored to nearly 94%. As of this morning, about 4,100 customers remain without service. We expect to restore power to remaining customers 11:00 p.m. tonight.

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@Steeler_girl58 Hi Linda, We recognize your frustration and thank you for your ongoing patience for our crews as they continue to work to restore power. Please understand that the times we quote are always estimates and therefore subject to change as additional issues are discovered. https://t.co/mJ6p6q7lyW

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Individual estimated restoration times will continue to be updated on our map: https://t.co/u5hrYrnmv5. You can also text STAT to 544487 for an update for your specific outage.

We know extended outages are difficult. Thanks for your patience and support for our crews. Stay safe!

[West Penn Power @W_Penn_Power]

Crews continue working around the clock to restore service to the remaining 10,500 customers affected by this weekend’s severe storm. Our teams are addressing hundreds of damaged locations across the hardest-hit areas of Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

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We expect most customers will have service restored by 11 p.m. tonight. Due to the extent of the storm damage, some outages will extend into tomorrow.

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⚡If operating a generator, locate it outside and away from windows/doors/vents + power coming into the home should always be disconnected to prevent power from the generator going back onto utility lines, creating a dangerous situation for workers. More: https://t.co/MxGMsmKRlg

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As our sister utilities complete restoration in their own service territories, they are releasing additional crews to assist us. This added support will help accelerate cleanup efforts and ensure all remaining customers are restored as safely and quickly as possible.

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Crews continue working around the clock to restore service to approximately 29,000 customers affected by yesterday’s severe storm. Our teams are addressing hundreds of damage locations, including more than 100 broken poles across the hardest‑hit areas of Fayette, Washington -

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and support personnel, restoration work is moving forward 24/7 in sustained 16‑hour shifts. At this time, we expect most customers to be back up and running by tomorrow at 11 p.m. Individual estimated restoration times will continue to be updated at: https://t.co/u5hrYrnmv5.

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⚠ Assume downed power lines are live + dangerous
⚠ Stay 30+ ft from downed lines and anything they might be touching
⚠ Be careful where lines are tangled in trees or debris
⚠ Never remove debris from equipment
⚠ Never drive over a downed line
📞 Report ASAP to 911

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📸 Crews are working in tough conditions to restore power after yesterday's storms – which brought 70+ mph winds. They have encountered significant tree and equipment damage, particularly in Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Here's what they're up against ⤵️

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After a storm, we first clear hazards like downed lines. Once it's safe, we assess damage so our crews can make repairs. Then:

1️⃣ High-voltage lines that provide electricity to local lines
2️⃣ Public service facilities
3️⃣ Outages with the most customers
4️⃣ Individual customers

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@Esidion Hi there, We hear your frustrations. We expect to have power restored to the majority of customers by late tonight, with many restored much sooner. Please monitor our outage map for updates as they come available: https://t.co/u5hrYrnmv5 or text STAT to 544487. Thanks! https://t.co/mJ6p6q7lyW

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Crews are actively responding to outages caused by today’s severe weather and are continuing to monitor conditions this evening.

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@IMmatureTweet Hi there, We hear your frustrations. We expect to have power restored to the majority of customers by late tonight, with many restored much sooner. Please monitor our outage map for updates as they come available: https://t.co/u5hrYrnmv5 or text STAT to 544487 for text updates. https://t.co/mJ6p6q7lyW

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As our sister companies complete restoration work in their own areas, more crews will assist us. This extra support will help accelerate cleanup. We will keep you posted on our progress. Thank you for patience and support while our crews work to get you back up and running!

[West Penn Power @W_Penn_Power]

With support from more than 1,100 additional line workers and support personnel, crews are working around the clock to restore power to approximately 37,000 customers impacted by yesterday’s storms, down from a peak of nearly 72,000 outages.

[West Penn Power @W_Penn_Power]

We expect multi-day restoration in some areas. Many will have service restored sooner, depending on damage in your area. As assessments are completed, we'll share restoration times on our map: https://t.co/u5hrYrnmv5. If you're not signed up for text alerts, text REG to 544487.