JCP&L MESSAGE

From The Kingwood Township Office of Emergency Management

Residents of Kingwood Township, please be aware of the following safety precautions during power outages:

• Do not approach or attempt to handle downed trees or wires, as they may be energized.
• If you encounter a downed powerline, immediately dial 911 to report the hazard.
• Report power outages to JCP&L by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or visiting firstenergycorp.com and clicking the "Report Outage" link.
• Please stay clear of affected areas while crews work to make them safe and restore power.

Through centralized reporting and a unified approach, emergency managers at the state, county, and Kingwood levels collaborate closely with JCP&L to prioritize safety measures before focusing on restoration efforts. For updates on restoration progress, please refer to the Kingwood Township Office of Emergency Management Facebook page, where information will be shared as it becomes available from JCP&L.