As severe storms hit city after city on Monday night, thousands of people reported power outages in the aftermath of the tornado. The Tornado Watch that was issued for New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania on Monday has been lifted, but the damages are visible.
The Tornado warning produced for Philadelphia was canceled at 7 pm, as the storm seems to have weakened and is no longer capable of producing a tornado. According to PECO, over 37,000 customers are without power in Chester County.
In total, about 73,000 PECO customers have been affected by the outages. However, there is no news regarding when power will be restored.
When Will Power Be Restored?
Tens of thousands of people have reported power outages in the aftermath of the severe storm that just passed through Philadelphia and its neighboring regions. PECO, PPL, and PSEG are already trying to bring back their service as soon as the storm subsides, but it will definitely take time to get the system to normal again.
It can take anywhere from two to a few days to get power back, so it’s best to conserve as much energy as possible. Keep your refrigerators shut to make the food stay fresh for longer. Please don’t use your electronic devices to save their battery for emergencies and help out the community as much as possible.
The severe storms have already cost two lives. Lightning struck a man at an industrial park in Florence, Alabama, and he was instantly killed. A 15-year-old boy was also struck by trees during the storm and succumbed to his injuries.
Officials have warned that it may be days before power is fully restored in Knoxville, Tennessee, as storms have ripped down electricity lines. Around 40,000 customers were left in the dark after the damage.
Airports have hundreds of flights delayed, with over 1000 canceled flights. If you are currently in the midst of or expecting a storm, then pay heed to the warnings and don’t go out. The wind damage has caused uprooted trees to fallen power lines, making it a very dangerous situation outside.
If your power is out, then make sure to report an outage, following PECO’s directions.
Last, but not least, check in on your neighbors once the weather has calmed down and help each other out during stressful circumstances.