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Severe Storm Leaves 140,000 Without Power in Philadelphia Region

Backed by 1,400 contractors, crews are conducting a multi-day restoration effort ahead of a looming extreme heat watch.

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Thousands of residents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Newark, Delaware, are without power.
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Overview

  • As of Friday morning, more than 140,000 PECO customers were still without electricity after Thursday’s storm.
  • PECO activated its Emergency Operations Center and deployed about 1,400 outside contractors for what it calls a multi-day restoration.
  • Winds topped 70 mph in parts of Chester and Delaware counties, toppling trees and knocking down power lines.
  • A child was injured by a falling tree in East Oak Lane, and SEPTA’s Regional Rail resumed service with lingering delays.
  • The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for Monday through Wednesday, raising concerns for those still without power.