Prepared for Remnants of Tropical Storm Ida

Prepared for Remnants of Tropical Storm Ida

PSEG Long Island is committed to working safely to restore any
potential power outages and providing excellent service

 

(UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Aug. 31, 2021) – PSEG Long Island is ready for the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida, forecasted to bring heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms and potentially gusty winds to the service area Wednesday night into Thursday. Employees are performing system checks and prepping for any potential outages.

“Ida has weakened substantially from the Category 4 hurricane that struck Louisiana,” said Michael Sullivan, senior director of Transmission & Distribution at PSEG Long Island. “However, we do expect heavy rain and the chance of some wind gusts that could send debris flying, topple trees with rain-soaked root systems, and bring down power lines. Employees and contractors are prepared to respond to and restore any outages caused by the storm safely and as quickly as possible.”

PSEG Long Island has personnel ready to respond throughout the storm.

PSEG Long Island’s employees have been working continuously for the past seven years to make the electric infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather. From storm hardening upgrades to ongoing enhanced tree maintenance, the company’s proactive work allows the system to better withstand extreme weather.

COVID-19-related storm processes have been adjusted to continue to keep the health and safety of employees and customers at the forefront, even during these unusual times.

As part of our physical distancing protocols, we ask that customers remain in their homes when crews are working nearby. If customers must speak with our crews, we ask that they practice responsible physical distancing and remain at least 6 feet away to help ensure the health of everyone involved. For more information about how PSEG Long Island continues to live up to its commitments during the pandemic, please visit www.psegliny.com/covid19.

Customers should prepare, be cautious and stay alert to their surroundings during and after storms. Review storm preparation tips at https://www.psegliny.com/safetyandreliability/stormsafety.

Stay connected:
· Download the PSEG Long Island mobile app to report an outage and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more
· To report and receive status updates via text, text OUT to PSEGLI (773454) or visit us online at www.psegliny.com/outages
· To report an outage or downed wire call PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number: 800-490-0075
· Follow PSEG Long Island on Facebook and Twitter to report an outage and for updates before, during and after the storm
· View PSEG Long Island’s outage information across Long Island and the Rockaways online at https://mypowermap.psegliny.com

PSEG Long Island
PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority’s transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract. PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company.

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