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PSE&G Prepares for Heavy Snow and Near Blizzard Conditions

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PSE&G Prepares for Heavy Snow and Near Blizzard Conditions
January 25,2015

Additional crews and equipment on hand

(NEWARK, N.J. – Jan. 25, 2015) Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) is preparing for the approaching storm that could bring more than a foot of snow and near blizzard conditions for parts of its service territory Monday night and into Tuesday.

In anticipation of the storm, PSE&G is taking the following steps to ensure that the utility is ready to respond to resulting power outages:

Scheduling all available personnel so they are ready to respond beginning Monday.
Arranging for contractors, including tree crews, to assist the utility’s own skilled workforce.
Reaching out for 100 additional mutual aid assistance linemen.
Ensuring that additional supplies, such as poles, transformers and other pole-top equipment, are on hand.
Refueling all vehicles.
Testing generators at utility locations.
Coordinating with county and municipal emergency management personnel to inform them of outages and expedite restoration efforts.

“While snow by itself doesn’t normally pose a serious problem, heavy snow and strong winds can increase the possibility of downed wires and power outages,” said John Latka, PSE&G senior vice president for electric and gas operations. “These conditions will also make it difficult for our crews to get around and safely respond to any outages. We ask for our customers’ patience and cooperation as we work to restore service as quickly as possible.”

PSE&G urges its customers to be cautious if they see downed lines. Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Do not approach or drive over a downed line and do not touch anything that the wire is contacting.

To report downed wires or power outages, customers should call PSE&G’s Customer Service line at 1-800-436-PSEG. Customers can also report power outages and view the status of their outage by logging in to My Account on www.pseg.com, PSE&G’s mobile-friendly website.

PSE&G offers the following tips to customers to prepare:

Charge your cell phones, tablets and other mobile devices.
Fill up your car’s fuel tank.
Ensure you have a battery-powered radio and a supply of fresh batteries.
Check your supply of flashlights, blankets, nonperishable food and bottled water.
Have matches and candles with holders on-hand.
If electricity is interrupted, keep refrigerator doors closed as much as possible.
Compile a list of emergency phone numbers, including PSE&G’s Customer Service line: 1-800-436-PSEG. Call this number to report power outages or downed wires.

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3 thoughts on “PSE&G Prepares for Heavy Snow and Near Blizzard Conditions

  1. When oh when is our Mayor going to call and tell me it is snowing? I cannot manage without his voice telling me what to do. Should I stay home? Should I go buy salt? I am at a loss without his instructions. Maybe he and rev. Al are meditating on Cottage Place and that is why my call has not come in yet.

    I guess I have to get in my car and drive over to Village Hall to see the electronic sign informing me what to do in an emergency.

  2. Not sure what to do, just dial up this Blog page and get all the update info you need. I’m sure JJ or Boyd can advise you what to do.

    As for me, I’ll hibernate till next Spring when the snow storm melts.

  3. Yes #1 the plan is to put that sign up at village hall so we can all drive up park our car and get out to look at the sign for update. All this said by our VM. I wish it was there now #1 we could meet there tomorrow with our fellow resident, share some hot chocolate and wait for our Mayor to tell us what to do.

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