Introduction to Power Outages
A powerful, fast-moving storm swept through parts of New York City on Friday, cutting power to nearly 21,000 Con Edison customers across Staten Island and Brooklyn.
Efforts to Restore Power
Con Edison said its crews worked through the night to restore electricity to most affected customers. By Saturday morning, service had returned for the vast majority, with full restoration expected later in the day.
Affected Areas
“Staten Island customers experienced more than 17,800 outages,” Con Edison reported. “Service has been restored to all except 255 Staten Island customers. Those customers are expected to be restored later today.” Brooklyn saw roughly 2,800 outages at the storm’s peak. Crews restored service to more than 2,200 homes and businesses, with the remaining 600 expected back online before the end of Saturday.
Hardest-Hit Areas
The hardest-hit areas stretched across the eastern half of Staten Island, from St. George at the island’s northern tip down to Bay Terrace. In Brooklyn, isolated storm-related outages were reported in neighborhoods such as Midwood, Kensington, and Marine Park.
Safety Precautions
Con Edison reminded the public to exercise caution around damaged equipment. “They may be live,” the company said of downed wires. “For your safety, we may guard downed wires until crews make repairs. Our personnel may be in unmarked cars but will always have Con Edison identification.”
Staying Informed
Customers are encouraged to stay informed and connected through various channels. They can sign up for text alerts at coned.com/text, report outages at conEd.com/reportoutage, use the Con Edison mobile app, or call 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633).
Conclusion
The recent power outages in Staten Island and Brooklyn due to the storm have caused significant disruptions to the daily lives of residents. However, Con Edison’s efforts to restore power as quickly as possible have been commendable. The company’s commitment to safety and customer service is evident in their actions, and their reminders to the public to exercise caution around damaged equipment are crucial in preventing accidents.
FAQs
Q: How many Con Edison customers were affected by the power outages?
A: Nearly 21,000 Con Edison customers across Staten Island and Brooklyn were affected by the power outages.
Q: What areas were hardest hit by the storm?
A: The hardest-hit areas stretched across the eastern half of Staten Island, from St. George at the island’s northern tip down to Bay Terrace, and in Brooklyn, isolated storm-related outages were reported in neighborhoods such as Midwood, Kensington, and Marine Park.
Q: How can customers stay informed about power outages?
A: Customers can sign up for text alerts at coned.com/text, report outages at conEd.com/reportoutage, use the Con Edison mobile app, or call 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633).
Q: What should customers do if they encounter downed wires?
A: Customers should exercise caution around damaged equipment, as downed wires may be live. Con Edison personnel may guard downed wires until repairs are made, and they will always have Con Edison identification.
