Travel Safely on Ohio's Lakeshore Roads During Mayfly Season
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is implementing a proactive safety measure by temporarily suspending streetlight service in several Lake Erie communities during mayfly season. The initiative, affecting Port Clinton, Marblehead, and Erie Township, aims to prevent hazardous driving conditions caused by mayfly swarms attracted to streetlights. The seasonal suspension will begin in preparation for the mayfly emergence in late June and continue until September.
Mayflies, which emerge from Lake Erie's mud and live only 24-72 hours, can create dangerous road conditions due to the oily residue their carcasses leave behind. Ohio Edison, serving over 1 million customers across 34 Ohio counties, will resume streetlight service once the hatching season ends. The company advises pedestrians and cyclists to take extra precautions when traveling along affected roads, including wearing bright clothing and using sidewalks.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) sta adottando una misura di sicurezza preventiva sospendendo temporaneamente il servizio di illuminazione stradale in diverse comunità del Lago Erie durante la stagione delle efemere. L'iniziativa, che interessa Port Clinton, Marblehead e Erie Township, mira a prevenire condizioni di guida pericolose causate dalle sciami di efemere attratti dalle luci stradali. La sospensione stagionale inizierà in preparazione all'emergere delle efemere a fine giugno e proseguirà fino a settembre.
Le efemere, che emergono dal fango del Lago Erie e vivono solo 24-72 ore, possono creare condizioni stradali pericolose a causa del residuo oleoso lasciato dai loro corpi. Ohio Edison, che serve oltre 1 milione di clienti in 34 contee dell'Ohio, riprenderà il servizio di illuminazione stradale al termine della stagione di schiusa. L'azienda consiglia a pedoni e ciclisti di adottare precauzioni extra quando percorrono le strade interessate, indossando abiti luminosi e utilizzando i marciapiedi.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) está implementando una medida de seguridad proactiva al suspender temporalmente el servicio de alumbrado público en varias comunidades del Lago Erie durante la temporada de efímeras. La iniciativa, que afecta a Port Clinton, Marblehead y Erie Township, busca prevenir condiciones de conducción peligrosas causadas por enjambres de efímeras atraídas por las luces de la calle. La suspensión estacional comenzará en preparación para la aparición de las efímeras a finales de junio y continuará hasta septiembre.
Las efímeras, que emergen del lodo del Lago Erie y viven solo entre 24 y 72 horas, pueden crear condiciones peligrosas en las carreteras debido al residuo aceitoso que dejan sus cuerpos. Ohio Edison, que atiende a más de 1 millón de clientes en 34 condados de Ohio, reanudará el servicio de alumbrado público una vez finalizada la temporada de eclosión. La empresa aconseja a peatones y ciclistas tomar precauciones adicionales al transitar por las vías afectadas, incluyendo usar ropa brillante y utilizar las aceras.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE)는 mayfly(하루살이) 시즌 동안 여러 레이크 이리 지역 사회에서 가로등 서비스를 일시 중단하는 사전 안전 조치를 시행하고 있습니다. 이 조치는 Port Clinton, Marblehead, Erie Township에 영향을 미치며, 가로등에 끌리는 mayfly 떼로 인해 발생하는 위험한 운전 조건을 방지하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 계절적 중단은 6월 말 mayfly 출현에 대비해 시작되어 9월까지 계속됩니다.
mayfly는 레이크 이리의 진흙에서 나오며 24~72시간만 살며, 그들의 시체가 남기는 기름진 잔여물이 도로를 위험하게 만들 수 있습니다. Ohio Edison은 오하이오 34개 카운티에서 100만 명 이상의 고객에게 서비스를 제공하며, 부화 시즌이 끝나면 가로등 서비스를 재개할 예정입니다. 회사는 영향을 받는 도로를 지나는 보행자와 자전거 이용자에게 밝은 옷을 입고 인도를 이용하는 등 추가 안전 수칙을 지킬 것을 권고합니다.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE : FE) met en place une mesure de sécurité proactive en suspendant temporairement le service d'éclairage public dans plusieurs communautés du lac Érié pendant la saison des éphémères. Cette initiative, qui concerne Port Clinton, Marblehead et Erie Township, vise à prévenir les conditions de conduite dangereuses causées par les essaims d'éphémères attirés par les lampadaires. La suspension saisonnière débutera en préparation à l'apparition des éphémères fin juin et se poursuivra jusqu'en septembre.
Les éphémères, qui émergent de la boue du lac Érié et ne vivent que 24 à 72 heures, peuvent créer des conditions routières dangereuses en raison des résidus huileux laissés par leurs carcasses. Ohio Edison, qui dessert plus d'un million de clients dans 34 comtés de l'Ohio, reprendra le service d'éclairage public une fois la saison d'éclosion terminée. La société conseille aux piétons et cyclistes de redoubler de prudence sur les routes concernées, notamment en portant des vêtements lumineux et en utilisant les trottoirs.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) ergreift eine proaktive Sicherheitsmaßnahme, indem sie während der Maifliegen-Saison vorübergehend die Straßenbeleuchtung in mehreren Gemeinden am Lake Erie aussetzt. Die Initiative betrifft Port Clinton, Marblehead und Erie Township und zielt darauf ab, gefährliche Fahrbedingungen zu vermeiden, die durch Maifliegen-Schwärme entstehen, die von Straßenlaternen angezogen werden. Die saisonale Aussetzung beginnt zur Vorbereitung auf das Auftreten der Maifliegen Ende Juni und dauert bis September an.
Maifliegen, die aus dem Schlamm des Lake Erie schlüpfen und nur 24 bis 72 Stunden leben, können aufgrund der öligen Rückstände, die ihre Kadaver hinterlassen, gefährliche Straßenverhältnisse verursachen. Ohio Edison, das über 1 Million Kunden in 34 Landkreisen Ohios versorgt, wird den Straßenbeleuchtungsdienst wieder aufnehmen, sobald die Schlüpfzeit endet. Das Unternehmen rät Fußgängern und Radfahrern, auf den betroffenen Straßen besondere Vorsicht walten zu lassen, helle Kleidung zu tragen und Gehwege zu benutzen.
- Proactive safety measure to prevent hazardous road conditions
- Temporary solution that addresses a specific seasonal problem
- Demonstrates company's commitment to public safety
- None.
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The annual emergence of the mayflies typically comes in late June and can last until September. In preparation for their arrival, Ohio Edison will begin to suspend streetlight service along several roads in
Torrence Hinton, President of FirstEnergy Ohio: "Mayflies pose a significant safety concern due to the oily residue their carcasses leave behind, which can make road surfaces extremely slick, particularly during rain. By turning off streetlights near the lake over the next few months, we aim to deter thousands, if not millions, of mayflies from gathering, enhancing road safety for everyone."
Mayflies start their lives deep in the mud of
"We understand the critical role our streetlight service plays in the communities we serve, and ensuring safety is our utmost priority," said Hinton. "We will resume streetlight service in the affected areas as soon as it is safe to do so."
Pedestrians and bikers are reminded to use extra caution when traveling along unlit roads this summer. They are urged to always use sidewalks and crosswalks and wear bright clothing or flashing devices to alert drivers of their presence. Drivers are reminded to reduce their speed in unlit areas and be on the lookout for people walking or biking in the area.
If a customer notices a streetlight or outdoor area light is out in their community unintentionally, they are encouraged to report it to Ohio Edison online at firstenergycorp.com/lightingproblem or by calling 1-800-633-4766.
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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
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