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PSEG Long Island: We Are Ready for Approaching Rain, Snow and Wind

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By Published: March 06 2018

LongIsland.com

Employees work year-round to improve reliability during extreme weather.

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Uniondale, NY - March 6, 2018 - PSEG Long Island is ready for the next storm system that is predicted to bring rain, snow and gusty winds to the service area beginning this evening.  Employees and contractors are prepared to respond to and restore any power outages caused by the storm as quickly and safely as possible.   
 
“PSEG Long Island personnel worked tirelessly to restore power to all customers’ affected by the severe storm last weekend and are ready to respond again for the impending nor’easter,” said John O’Connell, vice president of Transmission & Distribution at PSEG Long Island. “Our workforce is performing system checks and logistics checks to ensure the availability of critical materials, fuel and other supplies. We are committed to bringing our customers safe, reliable power even during extreme weather. ”
 
Be prepared and stay safe during extreme weather:
 
  • To report and receive status updates on an outage Text OUT to PSEGLI (773454) or to report an outage online visit www.psegliny.com
  • Follow PSEG Long Island on Facebook and Twitter to report an outage and to get updates before, during and after the storm
  • Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Do not approach or drive over a downed line and do not touch anything contacting the wire. To report a downed wire call PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number: 1-800-490-0075
  • Visit PSEG Long Island’s outage map to view outage information across Long Island and the Rockaways at https://outagemap.psegliny.com/
  • Make sure everyone in the family is prepared and knows what to do if there is an emergency. Visit https://www.psegliny.com/page.cfm/Home/Safety to learn about safety tips from Sesame Street, YouTube safety videos and more.
PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority’s transmission and distribution system under a 12-year contract. PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company with annual revenues of $9.1 billion.