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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As the Gulf Coast battles the effects from Hurricane Isaac, Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities sent 204 employees and Kentucky-based contractors this morning to help Entergy restore power.

The hurricane's high winds and slow progression have been leaving trails of debris across the Gulf states. Crews will report to Entergy to help restore power and repair damaged equipment, downed wires and other storm-related damage.

"For the last several days, we've been watching this event closely and communicating with utilities who anticipated their service territories would be impacted by Hurricane Isaac," said David Guy, director of System Restoration and Dispatch Operations for LG&E and KU.

"Our customers at home are always our top priority. Before releasing crews, we ensure we have sufficient resources in place to handle inclement weather and day-to-day business, such as emergency situations and maintenance, in our service territories," said Guy.

The team consists of veteran line technicians, team leaders and tree trimmers from locations across Kentucky to provide support in what could be a significant restoration event for the Gulf region.

These efforts are a result of LG&E and KU's participation in nationwide mutual assistance organizations, in which a collection of utility companies assist other utilities in times of natural disasters and crisis situations.

Crews will continue to restore power for Gulf Coast utilities until no longer needed and as long as weather patterns remain calm in LG&E and KU's service territory.



Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 321,000 natural gas and 397,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. Kentucky Utilities serves 546,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. More information is available at www.lge-ku.com and www.pplweb.com.