PSEG Long Island Gives Update on Power Restoration Efforts During Today's Winter Storm

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About 330 of approximately 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways are currently without service, PSEG LI says.

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Long Island, NY - March 13, 2018 - PSEG Long Island has released an important update regarding the winter storm that is affecting the New York region today.
 
  • PSEG Long Island is reporting about 330 of its approximately 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways are currently without service.
  • As of 5:15 a.m., the utility has restored service to 997 of the more than 1,227 customers affected overnight by the storm.
  • A full complement of personnel is on hand to deal with any outages caused by the severe weather. Contractors, including tree crews, will also be available to assist the utility’s own skilled workforce if necessary.
  • Crews will continue to work throughout the day to respond to outages as safely and as quickly as possible.
  • While snow normally doesn’t pose a serious problem, high winds and heavy snow or ice on lines and trees can increase the possibility of downed wires and power outages. These conditions also make it difficult for our crews to get around.
  • Our goal, always, is to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. We ask our customers for a fair amount of patience and to know we will be there just as soon as it is safe.
Stay in touch and stay safe with PSEG Long Island:
 
  • To report downed wires or power outages, customers should call PSEG Long Island’s Electric Service line at 1-800-490-0075
  • Utilize MyAlerts, PSEG Long Island’s text message service. Once registered, report power outages by texting “OUT” to PSEGLI (773454)
  • To register have your account number available and text REG to PSEGLI (773454)
  • Check for updates using our outage map at https://www.psegliny.com/c.cfm/Outage
  • Like PSEG Long Island on Facebook (www.facebook.com/psegli) and follow us on Twitter (@PSEGLI) for updates. Remember, though, outages cannot be reported through social media.
  • To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, do not run any gasoline powered engines, including generators, in a garage or any other enclosed space. Do not use your oven to heat your home.