Potomac Edison Planning for Possible Impact of Hurricane Joaquin

WILLIAMSPORT, Md., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is closely monitoring Hurricane Joaquin and is making preparations should possible high winds and heavy rains hit parts of its service territory and cause power outages. Based on weather forecasts from company meteorologists, Potomac Edison has notified line, substation, and forestry personnel, as well as dispatchers and analysts at its regional dispatch offices, that they will be on the job should severe weather occur.  In addition, contractors have been notified they could be required to assist with storm restoration efforts over the next several days. "As we prepare for...