PSE&G is prepared for heavy rain today, Aug. 9 into tomorrow move throughout the NJ area tonight. The weather system could bring wind gusts up to 50 mph, which is enough to bring down trees, branches and potentially cause power outages. PSE&G advises customers to stay safe in the wake of any severe weather, the company’s tips can be found at nj.pseg.com.
To prepare for the storm, PSE&G crews have performed system and logistics checks to guarantee the availability of critical materials, fuel and other supplies vital to ensuring that all customers are safe.
“As many areas are already saturated, we’re expecting downed trees from the wind gusts and isolated flooding,” said John Latka, senior vice president PSE&G Electric Operations, Transmission & Distribution. “We have crews scheduled 24/7 who will be ready for restoration once weather conditions permit. Our crews will work to safely restore any outages as quickly as conditions will allow.”
PSE&G stays ready all year for any potential extreme weather to ensure that its customers still receive high-quality service. The company’s constant investments into the most up-to-date infrastructure has allowed it to maintain its title as one of the nation’s most reliable utility companies.
How to Stay Prepared at Home
Stay connected: Know how to report a power outage. These tools help us stay connected during an outage by sharing valuable information and status updates.
- Download the PSE&G mobile app to report outages and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more.
- Register for MyAlerts to receive text notifications at pseg.com/outagecenter.
- Report an outage and receive status updates by texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734). You can also report your outage through our app or on our website at pseg.com/myaccount.
- Follow PSE&G on Facebook, Instagram (@PSEG) and Twitter (@PSEGdelivers) for updates before, during and after the storm.
- Visit PSE&G’s Outage Map for the latest in outage info, restoration times and crew locations across New Jersey at pseg.com/outagecenter.
- To report an outage by phone, call PSE&G at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).
Storm Safety: Plan ahead before bad weather hits. Learn how to stay safe before, during, and after a storm.
- Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Stay at least 30 feet away from downed lines, and don’t go near the pole or anything touching the line. Immediately contact PSE&G, at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734), via our mobile app or our website, to report downed wires and dial 911 if an immediate hazard exists.
- Electric current passes easily through water, so stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires. Don’t drive over – and don’t stand near – downed power lines.
- Downed lines can potentially be hidden in standing water. If you encounter large pools of standing water, stop, back up and choose another path.
- To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, do not run any gasoline-powered generators in a garage or any other enclosed space.
- If you are on life-sustaining medical equipment, ensure that you alert PSE&G in advance and notify your local police and fire departments. For more information, visit www.pseg.com/life.
Flood Safety: Whether it’s melting snow or powerful rainstorms, New Jersey has experienced increased floods and it’s important for you to familiarize yourself with flood safety by visiting: pseg.com/flood, including how to recognize an overheated or “runaway” boiler.
If you notice water rising nearby or you are planning to evacuate:
- Unplug all of your electrical appliances.
- Shut off the natural gas supply valve to any gas appliances. The valve is usually found on the gas line to the appliance. Do not attempt any further work until this has been done.
If your home/business is flooding:
- Remember that pools of water may become electrically charged. Appliances in standing water may also become charged, so do not touch them after they have become surrounded by water.
- If you can do so safely, turn off air conditioners or major appliances that may have been running when the outage occurred. This will help avoid a sudden surge of power when electric service is restored.
- Call PSE&G immediately at 1-800-880-7734 (PSEG) or 911 if you smell gas.
- Don’t go into basements with standing water, raw sewage or obvious electric hazards. Stay away from the breaker box in a flooded basement.
- Watch out for animals and snakes that may have been flooded out of their homes and are seeking shelter.
· Review additional storm safety and preparation tips.