National Preparedness Month: Act Today, Stay Safe Tomorrow
You are currently using a browser and/or operating system we do not support. Some of the functionality and menus may not be available with this browser. Please upgrade your browser and/or operating system to improve your user experience. CLOSE Each September is National Preparedness Month, a time to shine a light on the importance of preparing for emergencies before they happen. One of the most common emergencies is severe weather, which can cause tree damage, broken poles, downed power lines and sometimes even lengthy power outages. While Mother Nature can be unpredictable, each of us can take steps to minimize the impact the weather may have. At FirstEnergy, we prepare by maintaining and upgrading our infrastructure, trimming trees and monitoring the weather. We also activate formal readiness plans to ensure our crews are prepared to respond in the event of severe weather. You, too, can prepare for outages caused by severe weather by taking these simple steps: Stock an emergency kit:
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### Response: You are currently using a browser and/or operating system we do not support. Some of the functionality and menus may not be available with this browser. Please upgrade your browser and/or operating system to improve your user experience. CLOSE Each September is National Preparedness Month, a time to shine a light on the importance of preparing for emergencies before they happen. One of the most common emergencies is severe weather, which can cause tree damage, broken poles, downed power lines and sometimes even lengthy power outages. While Mother Nature can be unpredictable, each of us can take steps to minimize the impact the weather may have. At FirstEnergy, we prepare by maintaining and upgrading our infrastructure, trimming trees and monitoring the weather. We also activate formal readiness plans to ensure our crews are prepared to respond in the event of severe weather. You, too, can prepare for outages caused by severe weather by taking these simple steps: Stock an emergency kit: