Have a Frightfully Fun, Safely Done Halloween

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FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) issued Halloween safety guidance on October 14, 2025 focused on preventing electrical and trip hazards during decorations and trick-or-treating.

Key tips: keep decorations at least 10 feet from power lines and never attach items to utility poles or electrical equipment; call 888-LIGHTSS if something gets stuck in a line. Inspect and replace damaged cords, use UL‑rated lights, plug outdoor items into GFCI outlets, secure lights with clips (not staples), and prefer flame-free lighting for jack-o'-lanterns. For trick-or-treating, keep walkways clear, use reflective materials or glow sticks, carry a flashlight, and use crosswalks.

FirstEnergy serves more than six million customers and operates roughly 24,000 miles of transmission lines in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

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AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halloween is creeping up fast! Costumes and candy may steal the show, but safety is the real hero. From decking out your home to guiding little goblins on their candy quest, these tips from FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) can help keep the holiday spooky and safe.

Haunt Your House Safely
Decorations bring Halloween to life. Make safety part of your plan by following these steps:

• Check your surroundings. You and your decorations should never be within 10 feet of a power line.
• Never attach decorations to utility poles or electrical equipment. It's not just risky – it's dangerous.
• If something does get stuck in a power line, don't touch it. Call 888-LIGHTSS and we'll get it back for you.

Before plugging in your twinkling lights or inflatable ghosts:

• Check for damaged cords. Replace any with cracks, frays or exposed wires.
• Unplug hot cords right away.
• Look for the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) tag — red means safe for indoor and outdoor use, green means indoor only.
• Use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) outlets to prevent shock, especially outdoors.
• Secure lights with clips. Staples and nails can damage cords.
• Choose flame-free lighting like flashlights, LED candles or glow sticks for jack-o'-lanterns and other decorations.
• Keep flammable décor (like cornstalks) away from heat or flames.
• Keep indoor lights away from curtains, carpet and furniture.

No Tricks, Just Treats on Halloween Night
Before you hit the streets in search of sweets:

• Keep pathways and entryways clear and well-lit to help prevent trips and falls.
• Include reflective material or glow sticks with costumes to help improve visibility.
• Carry a flashlight.
• Walk – don't run! Stay on the sidewalk and use crosswalks whenever possible.
• Motorists should use extra caution and look out for children crossing the street.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy at X @FirstEnergyCorp or online at firstenergycorp.com.

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FAQ

What Halloween safety measures did FirstEnergy (FE) recommend on October 14, 2025?

Keep decorations at least 10 feet from power lines, never attach items to utility poles, inspect cords, use UL‑rated lights, and call 888-LIGHTSS if something is stuck in a line.

How should homeowners secure outdoor Halloween lights according to FirstEnergy (FE)?

Use clips rather than staples or nails, check for cracked or frayed cords, and plug into GFCI outlets for outdoor use.

What lighting options does FirstEnergy (FE) suggest for jack-o'-lanterns and decorations?

Choose flame-free lighting such as flashlights, LED candles, or glow sticks to reduce fire risk.

What pedestrian safety tips did FirstEnergy (FE) give for trick-or-treaters on October 14, 2025?

Keep pathways clear and well-lit, use reflective materials or glow sticks, carry a flashlight, walk (don't run), and use crosswalks.

Who should I contact if a decoration gets stuck in a power line, per FirstEnergy (FE)?

Do not touch it; call 888-LIGHTSS and let FirstEnergy handle retrieval.

What scale of operations did FirstEnergy (FE) mention in the October 14, 2025 release?

FirstEnergy serves over six million customers and its transmission subsidiaries operate about 24,000 miles of transmission lines.