GPU Energy Prepares for Hurricane.READING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1999-- GPU GPU: see secret police. (Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized logic chip devoted to rendering 2D or 3D images. Display adapters contain one or more GPUs for fast graphics rendering. Energy is preparing for a hurricane that is expected to affect most of the company's service areas in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The effects of Hurricane Floyd This article is about the 1999 hurricane. For other storms of the same name, see Tropical Storm Floyd (disambiguation). Hurricane Floyd was the sixth named storm, fourth hurricane, and third major hurricane in the 1999 Atlantic hurricane season. are projected to reach Pennsylvania and New Jersey late Thursday or early Friday. The storm is to produce winds of up to 55 miles per hour, heavy rain and thunderstorms thunderstorms a storm characterized by thunder and lightning caused by strong rising air currents; identified as agents of animal disease because of their involvement causing (1) spasmodic colic; (2) lightning strike; (3) injuries of cattle acquired in stampedes initiated by storms. . Key GPU Energy personnel are being advised by their supervisors to be prepared to work for an extended period beginning Thursday morning. Additionally, contractor crews were asked to remain in GPU Energy service areas to assist, if needed. GPU Energy is offering the following emergency tips for customers in the event of electrical service Electrical service, in building wiring, refers to the wiring that connects the electric utility's cables in the street to the building. Specifically, electrical service is the wiring from the street, through the meter and up to the panelboard, but no farther. interruptions: - Electrical life support systems should have a backup power supply; - Drinking water drinking water supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. should be available -- approximately a gallon per person per day; - Portable radios should be available for emergency updates; - Batteries, candles and flashlights should be in a central location; - Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. GPU customers who experience interruptions to their electric service are asked to contact GPU Energy at 1-800-545-7738. |
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