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PPL Preparing for Possible Outages
PPL has repair crews ready in case the expected high winds knock out power.
PPL is preparing for possible power outages that could occur with gusty high winds that are expected late Friday night and Saturday.
The company is adding additional personnel overnight and staging repair crews in certain areas.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from now through 7 p.m. Saturday for 20 to 30 mph winds, with gusts up to 40 mph.
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PPL customers experiencing outages are asked to report them at 1-800-342-5775 (1-800-DIAL PPL) or through the online Outage Center at www.pplelectric.com/outagecenter. When prompted, customers reporting by phone should press 1 for "Power Problem."
Through a new mobile website, customers can use their smartphone or other mobile device to report a power outage, check the status of that outage or view outage information for the entire PPL Electric Utilities service area.
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