PPL Electric Utilities continues full-scale storm restoration efforts

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (July 6, 2026) - PPL Electric Utilities crews continue sustained efforts to safely repair extensive storm damage and restore power to customers following a series of severe storms that impacted eastern and central Pennsylvania over the weekend.

Since the storms began Friday, PPL Electric has restored power to more than 210,000 customers. Crews continue working to restore service to about 62,500 customers who remain without power as of Monday afternoon.

The company has identified more than 2,360 individual damage locations across its system, including downed wires, broken poles and damaged equipment. Crews will continue to work until every customer who can safely receive power has been restored.

"The damage from this series of storms places it among the top 10 most impactful storms in PPL Electric's history," said Christine Martin, president of PPL Electric Utilities. "We know being without power is frustrating and disruptive, especially during summer heat. Our crews are working day and night, and we won't stop until every customer has their power restored."

PPL Electric currently has more than 2,000 personnel supporting restoration efforts across its service territory, including employees in the field and back office, contractors, forestry resources, damage assessors and mutual assistance crews. Mutual assistance crews include resources from PPL's sister utilities in Rhode Island and Kentucky, as well as crews from Canada, Florida, Texas, Alabama and other states. Additional mutual assistance resources are arriving today and will be deployed to the hardest-hit areas as they become available.

Crews continue to assess damage, remove downed trees and limbs and repair equipment damaged by heavy rain and wind gusts that reached up to 60 mph. Additional storms Sunday night brought heavy rain and lightning, causing about 24,000 additional customer outages.

As restoration progresses, the work that remains is often the most complex and time-intensive.

In many cases, a single outage may require several steps before power can be restored, including clearing trees and debris, assessing damage, bringing in materials and equipment, replacing poles, rebuilding sections of wire and making repairs at multiple locations along the circuit.

"Restoring power safely remains our top priority," Martin said. "We understand customers want their power restored as quickly as possible. At the same time, we must carefully assess and repair damage to make sure the electric system is safe before lines are re-energized."

PPL Electric expects this to remain a multi-day restoration effort. Many customers will have power restored by Monday at 11:00 p.m. The company will continue to update estimated restoration times on its outage map as crews assess remaining damage and arrive to make repairs.

Customers are encouraged to check PPL Electric's outage map or mobile app for the latest restoration information and to sign up for alerts to receive outage updates.

Stay connected

• Report power outages online at pplelectric.com or text "Outage" to TXTPPL (898775).
• Download the PPL Electric Utilities mobile app to report and track outages.
• Sign up for outage alerts at pplelectric.com/alerts.
• Check outage status and estimated restoration times at pplelectric.com/outage.
• Follow PPL Electric on Facebook, X and Instagram for restoration updates.

Stay safe

• Always assume downed wires are energized and stay far away. Report downed wires to PPL Electric or local emergency response agencies.
• Never operate a portable generator in an enclosed area, such as a garage, where deadly carbon monoxide fumes can build up.
• Use flashlights instead of candles, which can start fires.
• Turn off appliances that were on when power went out.
• Create alternate plans if you have a medical condition that depends on electricity or call 9-1-1 for assistance.
• Check on elderly family members, neighbors and others who may need assistance.
• Keep a safe distance from crews so they can complete restoration work safely.

Customers affected by this storm event can be reimbursed, via bill credit, for up to three gallons of water and three 10-pound bags of ice for each day of the event. Customers should mail itemized receipts, along with their account number, to:

PPL Electric Utilities Ice and Water Program
827 Hausman Road
Allentown, PA 18104

For updates on storm restoration progress, visit pplelectric.com or download the PPL Electric Utilities mobile app.

About PPL Electric Utilities
PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to about 1.5 million homes and businesses in eastern and central Pennsylvania. It regularly ranks among the country's best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction. PPL Electric Utilities is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. It is a part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies. Visit pplelectric.com or connect on social media via Facebook, X and Instagram for energy efficiency tips, bill help information, guidance on shopping for an electricity supplier, storm updates and more.