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FirstEnergy Crews Ready for Winter Storm; Offer Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During Extreme Cold
With a winter storm and bitter cold moving across much of the country, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric companies are ready to respond. Crews have prepared for the weather, and we're reminding customers of simple steps they can take to stay safe and manage energy during the cold stretch. Current forecasts show the entire FirstEnergy service area will feel the drop in temperatures through next week. Many areas are also expecting snow, and crews are preparing for the extra challenges that hea
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[{"type":"text","content":"AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With a winter storm and bitter cold moving across much of the country, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric companies are ready to respond. Crews have prepared for the weather, and we're reminding customers of simple steps they can take to stay safe and manage energy during the cold stretch. Current forecasts show the entire FirstEnergy service area will feel the drop in temperatures through next week. Many areas are also expecting snow, and crews are preparing for the extra challenges that heavy snowfall can create for both equipment and travel.","length":605,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"image","alt":"FirstEnergy Corp. Logo (PRNewsfoto/FirstEnergy Corp.)","displaySize":"","headline":null,"caption":"FirstEnergy Corp. Logo (PRNewsfoto/FirstEnergy Corp.)","className":"","disableSlideshowImg":false,"size":{"original":{"width":400,"height":156,"url":"https://media.zenfs.com/en/prnewswire.com/2a99b577b4d2ad4d6d7492945c9a5732"},"resized":{"url":"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/bX6S.Xffy384KN5ZiA4dHg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTI3NTtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/prnewswire.com/2a99b577b4d2ad4d6d7492945c9a5732","width":400,"height":156}},"href":"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/543843/FirstEnergy_Logo.html","hrefExternal":true,"rel":"nofollow"},{"type":"text","content":"FirstEnergy line crews will be ready to assist if the storm causes any power outages. Light, fluffy snow – even in large amounts – typically has less impact because it doesn't stick to tree branches and power lines. Wet, heavy snow and ice can create more issues by weighing down branches and wires. Snow covered roads can also slow travel, which may slightly extend restoration times in some areas. Even so, our teams are prepared and will work as safely and quickly as possible to get the lights back on.","length":510,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"To help manage the weather safely and efficiently, we've activated our around‑the‑clock incident command structure so teams across our service area can coordinate restoration work, equipment needs and field support as conditions change.","length":240,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"We're also in close contact with other utilities and outside contractors so additional crews can be brought in quickly if the storm creates widespread damag...