PSEG Long Island Storm Update — Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, 11 a.m.

PSEG Long Island Storm Update — Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, 11 a.m.

• Heavy winds and rain overnight into early this morning caused power outages throughout PSEG Long Island’s service territory.

• As of 10:45 a.m., PSEG Long Island reports that between midnight and 10:45 a.m., 27,593 customers were without power.
• As of 10:45 a.m., power has been restored to 81% of those customers (22,390); and 5,203 of its approximately 1.1 million customers are without service as of 10:45 a.m.

• Crews have been working throughout the night and will continue to work through the day into tomorrow to restore all outages safely and as quickly as conditions allow.

• PSEG Long Island is closely monitoring the storm since there could be additional outages as more bad weather moves into the area this morning.

• PSEG Long Island recognizes that being without power for any length of time is a hardship, especially during the holidays, and appreciates its customers’ patience and understanding as crews work to restore electric service.

Customer safety:

• Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Stay at least 30 feet away from downed power lines. Immediately call PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service at 800-490-0075, use the web chat feature at www.psegliny.com or call 911 to report a downed wire.

• Electric current passes easily through water, so stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires, especially near water. Do not drive over – and do not stand near – downed power lines.
• Downed lines are difficult to see in bad weather or standing water. If you encounter large pools of slush or standing water while driving, stop, back up and choose another path.

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

• PSEG Long Island has provided storm preparation tips at https://www.psegliny.com/safetyandreliability/stormsafety.

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 an outage through PSEG Long Island’s app or website at www.psegliny.com/outages or by using the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant[i] app on a smartphone. 

• To report an outage or downed wire call PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number: 800-490-0075, use the web chat feature at www.psegliny.com or 911.
• Follow PSEG Long Island on Facebook and Twitter to report an outage through direct message and for updates before, during and after a storm.
• Visit PSEG Long Island’s MyPower map for the latest outage information, restoration times and crew locations across Long Island and the Rockaways at https://mypowermap.psegliny.com/.