Do not use the telephone or light switches for any reason. Get Out – All occupants should leave the house immediately.Failure to do this could jeopardize the safety of line crews and the public. Before operating generators, disconnect from National Grid’s system by shutting off the main breaker located in the electric service panel. If you are hiring a generator to supply power during an outage, be sure to operate it outdoors.If you lose power, turn off any appliances that were on when the power went off, but leave one light on so you will know when power is restored.Keep flashlights and extra batteries on hand and make sure mobile devices are fully charged so you can stay connected in the event of an outage. Before the storm hits, ensure you are prepared.Check on elderly family members, neighbors and others who may need assistance during an outage period.Power problems can sometimes interrupt public water supply systems or disable well pumps, so it’s an especially good idea to keep a supply of bottled drinking water handy, as well as some canned food.If you see one, report it immediately to National Grid or your local emergency response organization.
Never touch downed power lines, and always assume that any fallen lines are live electric wires.Here are some tips to help keep everyone safe: We urge customers to watch out for their own well-being and the safety of utility crews working during the storm. We want to ensure you are prepared, too keep flashlights and extra batteries on hand and make sure mobile devices are fully charged so you can stay connected in the event of an outage. As we put our emergency response plans in place, we have secured hundreds of additional line crews to help with potential restoration needs. We are closely monitoring the weather forecasts calling for strong winds and very heavy rain early Sunday and into Monday as Tropical Storm Henri makes its way into our region. We’re sharing some safety reminders from National Grid below: You can check the regional outage map here to see what is happening around the state. It may be several days before power is restored.Ĭlick here to report an outage. National Grid is reminding customers that power outages are expected to occur during today’s storm.
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