ComEd Prepares for Severe Storms and High Winds

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd is closely monitoring and preparing for severe weather, including potential thunderstorms and high winds, across northern Illinois on Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday. Forecasts project rain, lightning and sustained wind gusts up to 43 miles per hour as remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal are expected to hit the region. ComEd is increasing crew staffing and readying equipment to respond quickly if power outages occur. When responding to power outages caused