Rhode Island Energy, a PPL Corporation utility, is responding to widespread outages and infrastructure damage caused by winter storm Hernando. The storm brought heavy wet snow and high winds that downed trees and powerlines, leaving more than 50,000 customers impacted, with restoration expected to take multiple days in the hardest-hit areas. The company has deployed over 400 crews and more than 1,400 personnel and is urging the public to stay clear of downed lines and report hazards immediately.
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