Kentucky Power Severe Storm Preparations
Monday, April 1, 2024, 2:45 p.m.
Weather
A strong storm system is likely to bring impactful weather to Kentucky Power’s service territory including thunderstorms, high winds and the potential for tornadoes, especially in the northeast. The event is expected to begin in the Ashland area around 8 p.m. tonight with storm impacts throughout the entire service area through Tuesday evening. Wind gusts of 50-65 mph are possible. There will be a lull on Tuesday afternoon until organized severe thunderstorms are expected to pick back up on Tuesday evening.
Summary
A widespread storm system with strong winds and the potential for tornadoes is expected to cause utility issues throughout Kentucky Power’s service area starting this evening through Tuesday evening. Customers are advised to prepare for the storm and plan for potential power outages.
Regarding the potential for tornadoes, customers should have a way to receive notifications and warnings throughout the night, and to ensure they have a plan in place including where to go if alerts are issued so they can seek shelter immediately. This is highly important, especially with storm activity occurring in the dark of night.
Storm Response Preparedness
Should outages occur, our crews will be ready to restore power as quickly as possible. Kentucky Power personnel and business partners are prepared and ready to assess damage if outages occur.
Customers are urged to prepare now for power outages. Being prepared ahead of the storm is the first step to keeping your home and family safe. Gather an emergency outage kit that includes:
- Water for drinking and cooking
- Flashlights and fresh batteries
- Camping equipment like sleeping bags, camping stoves and lanterns
- Non-perishable food and a manual can opener
- If you plan to use a generator, make sure you are following the manufacturers’ instructions and following all safety recommendations.
- Instructions for how to manually open your garage door
- A first aid kit and important over-the-counter medicines
- Charge your cell phone and have a battery backup
- Kentucky Power advises anyone using an in-home medical device that requires electricity to have a backup plan in case there is an outage.
- Please ensure a backup plan is in place for elderly and ill family members and friends.
- For more safety tips and storm preparation information, visit www.KentuckyPower.com/Safety.
Report and stay up-to-day on outages:
Customers can stay connected and quickly report outages by downloading the Kentucky Power mobile app at www.KentuckyPower.com/App. Outage information and the outage map are available on our website, www.KentuckyPower.com/Outages. The outage map is updated every 15 minutes. Restoration information is added when known. Click on “View Outage Map” to access the map on a computer or mobile device Customers may also call our Customer Operations Center anytime at 1-800-572-1113.
Customers also can get specific information about outages via text message and/or email by signing up for alerts at www.kentuckypower.com/alerts. Updates and information will be posted on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KentuckyPower and on X at twitter.com/KentuckyPower or @KentuckyPower.
Next update may be provided tomorrow morning or as outages occur.
