Powerful Storm Leaves 13,000+ Without Power Across Long Island
A strong storm knocked out electricity for more than 13,000 Long Island residents, downing trees and prompting PSEG response efforts.
If you woke up Sunday morning on Long Island without power, you were definitely not alone. A powerful storm ripped through parts of Long Island, leaving more than 13,000 customers in the dark and sending utility crews scrambling to assess the damage and restore service.
PSEG Long Island, the utility responsible for keeping the lights on across the region, was tracking the widespread outages as crews worked to get residents back online. Downed trees were a major culprit — when strong winds push mature trees onto power lines, it can trigger cascading outages across entire neighborhoods in a matter of minutes.
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Storms like this serve as a reminder of just how vulnerable above-ground power infrastructure can be when severe weather rolls through. For residents dealing with extended outages, that means no refrigeration, no air conditioning or heat depending on the season, and potentially no way to charge devices or access the internet — a serious disruption for households that rely on connected technology for work or medical needs.
If you're in an affected area, PSEG typically provides outage maps and estimated restoration times on its website and app, which can help you plan accordingly — whether that means heading to a family member's place, grabbing a hotel room, or firing up a generator if you have one handy. Just remember never to run a generator indoors or in an attached garage, as carbon monoxide buildup can be deadly.
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