Pepco customers in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, could be without electricity for hours or even days, the company is warning.
Donna Cooper, Pepco president, said that people should prepare for the possibility of “extended power outages” as a result of Winter Storm Jonas.
“Pepco is prepared for the possibility of widespread outages that could take several days to restore,” the company said.
The latest weather forecasts are predicting between 12 and 32 inches of snow in the area, beginning on Friday afternoon and continuing through Sunday morning.
The snow, high winds, and ice are expected to hamper traveling and thus make repairs more difficult.
“Winter Storm Jonas is predicted to produce heavy snow and winds that could cause extensive power outages. Pepco is well prepared for the storm, but if roads become impassable due to deep snow and downed trees, our power restoration efforts could be slowed,” Cooper said.
“Customers need to plan for emergencies, and now is the time to do so. Our restoration efforts could take multiple days.”
