Tropical Storm Elsa

Thursday, July 8th

Friday, July 9, 2021, 3:30 p.m.

PSEG Long Island Storm Update 

• Tropical Storm Elsa brought heavy rain and strong winds across Long Island and the Rockaways, toppling branches, limbs and wires.
• Crews worked in challenging conditions to repair the damage. As of 3:15 p.m. today, PSEG Long Island has restored service to 89.5% (more than 24,000) of customers affected by the storm.
• PSEG Long Island is reporting 2,781 of its approximately 1.1 million customers are currently without service.
• We expect to restore power to the majority of the remaining customers affected by the storm today.

• Crews are working to restore outages safely and as quickly as possible, and will continue to work until all customers are restored.

• More than 2,500 line workers, tree trimmers, surveyors and other utility personnel are dedicated to the restoration effort. PSEG Long Island has secured more than 1,000 additional line, tree and support personnel from out-of-state to assist with power restoration.
• More than 500 tree trimmers responded to more than 319 jobs across Nassau and Suffolk Counties and the Rockaways.

• In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have adapted our storm and safety procedures to follow public health guidelines and industry best practices. We thank our customers for their patience as we operate under these unusual circumstances to safely restore power as quickly as possible.
• Being without power for any length of time is a hardship and PSEG Long Island thanks our customers for their patience as we work through the damage and difficult conditions to restore their power as safely and quickly as possible.

 

Customer Safety:

• Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Stay at least 30 feet away from downed lines, and don’t go near the pole or anything touching the line. Immediately contact PSEG Long Island via phone at 1-800-490-0075, via mobile app or on our website to report downed wires, and dial 911 if an immediate hazard exists.

• Electric current passes easily through water, so stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires. Don’t drive over – and don’t stand near – downed power lines.
• Downed lines will be hard to see in standing water. If you encounter large pools of standing water, stop, back up and choose another path.

• To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, do not run any gasoline-powered generators in a garage or any other enclosed space.

 

Stay connected:

• Download the PSEG Long Island mobile app to report outages and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more.

• Report an outage and receive status updates by texting OUT to PSEGLI (773454). You can also report your outage through our app, our website at www.psegliny.com/outages or with your voice using the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant app on your smartphone.

• 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.
• Visit PSEG Long Island’s MyPower map for the latest in outage info, restoration times and crew locations across Long Island and the Rockaways at https://mypowermap.psegliny.com/.

 

Friday, July 9, 2021, 6:30 a.m.

PSEG Long Island Storm Update 

• Tropical Storm Elsa continues across Long Island and the Rockaways bringing heavy rain and strong winds with the possibility of toppling large trees, branches and wires. The storm is expected to continue for a few more hours.

• PSEG Long Island is reporting 871 of its approximately 1.1 million customers are currently without service.

• As of 6:00 a.m., PSEG Long Island has restored power to more than 9,700 customers since midnight.

• Electric service crews are working to restore outages safely and as quickly as possible, and will continue to work throughout the day and night.

• More than 2,500 line workers, tree trimmers, surveyors and other utility personnel are dedicated to the restoration effort. PSEG Long Island has secured approximately 1,000 additional line, tree and support personnel from out-of-state to assist with power restoration. Many of the crews arrived Thursday to be ready to work today.

• PSEG Long Island reminds customers that its crews are unable to work in bucket trucks to make repairs in high winds.

• Crews are working to assess damage and make repairs. As we learn more about the extent of the damage, restoration times will be adjusted.

• Early in the storm, PSEG Long Island will be “Assessing Conditions,” rather than providing an estimated time of restoration (ETR). This will allow crews to assess storm impact before issuing ETRs, thereby increasing the accuracy of the ETR information being provided. For more information about this new process visit https://www.psegliny.com/outages/estimatedrestorationtimes.
• In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have adapted our storm and safety procedures to follow public health guidelines and industry best practices. We thank our customers for their patience as we operate under these unusual circumstances to safely restore power as quickly as possible.
• Being without power for any length of time is a hardship and PSEG Long Island thanks our customers for their patience as we work through the damage and difficult conditions to restore their power as safely and quickly as possible.

Customer Safety:

• Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Stay at least 30 feet away from downed lines, and don’t go near the pole or anything touching the line. Immediately contact PSEG Long Island via phone at 1-800-490-0075, via mobile app or on our website to report downed wires, and dial 911 if an immediate hazard exists.
• Electric current passes easily through water, so stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires. Don’t drive over – and don’t stand near – downed power lines.
• Downed lines will be hard to see in standing water. If you encounter large pools of standing water, stop, back up and choose another path.

• To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, do not run any gasoline-powered generators in a garage or any other enclosed space.

Stay connected:

• Download the PSEG Long Island mobile app to report outages and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more.

• Report an outage and receive status updates by texting OUT to PSEGLI (773454). You can also report your outage through our app, our website at www.psegliny.com/outages or with your voice using the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant app on your smartphone.

• 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.
• Visit PSEG Long Island’s MyPower map for the latest in outage info, restoration times and crew locations across Long Island and the Rockaways at https://mypowermap.psegliny.com/.

 

Updated July 7, 2021 7:45pm

Tropical Storm Elsa

Confidence is increasing that Tropical Storm Elsa will likely track near or possible over the Tri-State coast early Friday. The Tropical Storm Warning is for both Nassau and Suffolk County.

Nassau County OEM has activated their 120 Hour Timeline and will activate the EOC effective tonight at 10 PM.

Suffolk County will activate the EOC effective Friday morning at 6 AM.

Please click here for information on how to report an outage to PSEG.

HAZARDS & IMPACTS
Severe Thunderstorms: Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon mainly north and west of NYC. The NWS Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of the area in a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms with damaging winds as the largest threat, this afternoon.

Rainfall: 1-3 inches of rainfall is expected on Friday from 2 AM to 12 PM.

Tropical Storm: Tropical Storm Warnings are now in effect for much of the area. Flash Flood Watches have also been issued for portions of the area.

Dangerous rip currents: A period of heavy rain, rough marine and surf conditions and dangerous rip currents is expected this afternoon into Friday Afternoon.

Winds: A period of tropical storm force winds is possible across Long Island and SE CT late tonight into Friday morning until around 8 AM.

Information provided by Health & Welfare Council of Long Island

View tips to help prepare yourself and your family

 

Updated July 7, 2021 5:30pm

Tropical Storm Elsa may impact our region over the next two days.

Nassau County OEM has activated their 120 Hour Timeline and will activate the EOC effective July 8.

Suffolk County is not activating at this time but continues to monitor the progress of the storm.

Please click here for information on how to report an outage to PSEG.

HAZARDS & IMPACTS
Severe Thunderstorms: A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the tri-state area until 11pm. See updates here:
Temperatures: Max Heat index values of 100 to 103 F across much of northeastern NJ, and in mid 90s to near 100 elsewhere within the heat advisory. There is an increased risk of heat related illness with prolonged outdoor activity.

Dangerous rip currents: There is a risk of rip currents at the Atlantic Ocean facing beaches today.

Winds: Primary threat with severe thunderstorms will be locally damaging winds, particularly from NYC north and west. There will be a low and localized threat for flash flooding in the same region as well.

Stay tuned to the latest forecast updates over the next 24 hours for refinement of the storm track and hazard/impact information.

View tips to help prepare yourself and your family

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
NWS New York Tropical Page: https://www.weather.gov/okx/tropical
NWS New York Website: https://www.weather.gov/okx/
NWS New York Summer DSS Website: https://www.weather.gov/okx/emnew_summer
River Gauges and Forecasts: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=okx
NWS New York Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NWSNewYorkNY
NWS New York Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NWSNewYorkNY
Online Severe Weather Reporting: https://www.weather.gov/okx/SubmitStormReport

Information provided by Health & Welfare Council of Long Island

 

Updated July 7, 2021 1:00pm

PREPARED FOR REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM ELSA
PSEG Long Island is committed to working safely to restore any potential power outages and providing excellent service

PSEG Long Island is ready for the first named hurricane of the season to reach our area, forecasted to bring heavy rain, and high winds Friday morning. As the remnants of now downgraded Tropical Storm Elsa make its way up the coast, employees are performing system checks and prepping for any potential outages.

“High winds can send debris flying, topple trees and bring down power lines,” said Michael Sullivan, senior director of Transmission & Distribution at PSEG Long Island. “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 additional personnel ready to respond throughout the storm.

PSEG Long Island’s employees have been working nonstop 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 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.

During this storm, if necessary, PSEG Long Island may use an enhancement to our outage communications process. With this enhancement, customers contacting the Call Center early in the storm will receive a message that personnel are assessing conditions, rather than an estimated time of restoration (ETR). This change will allow crews to assess storm impact before issuing ETRs, thereby increasing the accuracy of the ETR information being provided. For more information about this new process visit https://www.psegliny.com/outages/estimatedrestorationtimes.

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