Long Island, NY - February 5th, 2014 - Since Midnight, PSEG Long Island has restored approximately 15,000 of the more than 18,000 customers affected by the weather. Crews will continue to work through the night to restore power to customers as safely and as quickly as possible.
At this time, we are reporting that as of 4:30 pm, 3,155 of the approximately 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways, are currently without service.
Customers with a handheld device can also report power outages by texting “OUT” to PSEGLI (773454). You will receive confirmation that your outage has been submitted and will begin receiving ongoing updates as the status of your outage changes. This requires a one-time registration, to register, text REG to PSEGLI (773454) or visit My Account. General outage activity throughout our service territory is also available online and on our mobile website at www.psegliny.com. Outage and restoration updates are posted on www.psegliny.com/stormcenter during severe weather.
About PSEG Long Island LLC
PSEG Long Island LLC was selected by the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) in Dec. 2011 to manage LIPA’s electric system. The 12-year contract includes commitments to improve customer satisfaction and provide safe, reliable service for LIPA customers. PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company with annual revenues of more than $10 billion.