PUC Offers Storm Safety Tips; Reminds Residents to Prepare, Report Outages and Consider Safety
(WorldNews Environment)

HARRISBURG - As the first wintery storm of the season approaches most of Pennsylvania, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds residents that preparation and awareness are essential parts of winter storm safety. `Take a few minutes to address some key pre-storm items to help keep yourself and your family secure, and understand what you can and should do to stay safe and to help ensure that storm-related problems are addressed as quickly as possible,` said Chairman Gladys M. Brown. Chairman Brown noted that there is extensive behind-the-scenes work whenever a storm bears down on Pennsylvania. Utilities put their storm response plans into motion; crews and equipment are positioned for...