<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2hsmJR_0vl4qrWn00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2hsmJR_0vl4qrWn00" width="1320" height="743" >KENTUCKY (WCHS) — Kentucky Power urges residents to prepare for possible outages as Hurricane Helene is expected to bring high wind advisories and storms on Friday.The aftermath of the hurricane could bring 40-50 mile per hour wind gusts and heavy rainfall to a large portion of the state, including the southeastern region, with potential for tornadoes also possible, according to a news release.The utility company's statement asks customers to prepare for possible outages by making plans ahead of the storms and creating a storm kit with a charged cell phone, flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit and medicines.Anyone with medical devices that require electricity or medication that require refrigeration are advised to make additional preparations and plans in case of possible outages.The company’s statement said that crews will be ready to assess damages and restore power as soon as it is deemed safe, as well as secure additional personnel if needed.</div></body>

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Kentucky Power urges residents to prepare for outages ahead of storms

KENTUCKY (WCHS) — Kentucky Power urges residents to prepare for possible outages as Hurricane Helene is expected to bring high wind advisories and storms on Friday. The aftermath of the hurricane could bring 40-50 mile per hour wind gusts and heavy rainfall to a large portion of the state, including the southeastern region, with potential for tornadoes also possible, according to a news release.