LIPA and National Grid Continue to Monitor Tropical Storm Hanna
September 4, 2008
Recovery and Restoration Plans are in Place
(Uniondale, N.Y.) With Tropical Storm Hanna threatening the east coast and possibly approaching the Long Island region as a tropical storm, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and National Grid have initiated their major storm anticipation procedures.
“This is an intense storm that we have been monitoring closely,” said LIPA President and CEO Kevin S. Law. “LIPA conducts and participates in numerous drills during the year to prepare for this type of scenario and we are taking the steps necessary to begin restoration efforts in a safe and timely manner.”
“Over the years LIPA and National Grid have developed a strong team to respond to storms. Our employees are prepared to respond quickly to any outages that could result from Tropical Storm Hanna,” said National Grid senior vice president for electricity distribution on Long Island John Bruckner. “Our employees have been trained in emergency preparedness and our crews are ready to respond wherever needed.”
Storm Restoration Plans
As Tropical Storm Hanna continues to move up the east coast and closer to our region, storm response and restoration efforts will intensify.
LIPA and National Grid are currently implementing the following procedures in preparation for Hanna.
- Closely monitoring the storm’s progress on an around-the-clock basis.
- Preparing all restoration equipment and inventories.
- Electric system and gas system personnel are being alerted to the potential need for extended work hours.
- Private electric and tree removal contractors are being put on notice for availability through the weekend and perhaps longer.
- Call Center personnel are being alerted and schedules are being arranged for extended coverage.
- Coordinating efforts with state, New York City, county and local emergency management organizations are ongoing.
- Notifications will be made to special needs and critical care customers to make special arrangements to address their needs should the storm cause extensive damage to Long Island’s electric system.
As the projected route for this storm becomes more defined over the next 24 to 48 hours, LIPA and National Grid will continue to take additional steps regarding storm anticipation preparation and restoration planning.
Steps Customers Can Take
As the storm approaches, customers should take the following steps to prepare for the arrival of a major storm.
- Never touch or go near fallen wires, even if you think they are safe. Parents can use this opportunity to remind children that wires are dangerous. If you are in a vehicle that comes in contact with a downed wire, stay in your vehicle until help arrives.
- Make sure you have a working, battery-powered radio or TV and a good supply of fresh replacement batteries. Have flashlights available for all family members.
- If an electric pump supplies your water, fill spare food-grade containers with water for cooking and washing in anticipation of a possible power interruption.
- Make sure all motor driven equipment, such as garage door openers, can be operated manually.
- When using a portable generator, make sure all LIPA-powered equipment is disconnected. This will avoid severe hazards when reconnecting the power to your home or business.
- Have a first aid kit at home and check its contents to make sure they are complete and up to date. If you have family members with special medical needs, such as insulin or other prescription drugs, check to make sure you have an adequate supply.
- Do not use charcoal to cook indoors: deadly carbon monoxide gas can accumulate in your home.
- If you have an elderly neighbor, be a Good Samaritan and check on his or her status. Even a quick telephone call during a storm can provide much appreciated assurance that help is nearby if needed.
For more detailed information regarding Tropical Storm Hanna and the steps customers should take to prepare for the possibility that the storm could hit Long Island, LIPA’s electric service customers should go to www.lipower.org. To report an outage or a downed electrical wire, please call us at 1-800-490-0075.
LIPA, a non-profit municipal electric provider, owns the retail electric Transmission and Distribution System on Long Island and provides electric service to more than 1.1 million customers in Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens. LIPA is the 2nd largest municipal electric utility in the nation in terms of electric revenues, 3rd largest in terms of customers served and the 7th largest in terms of electricity delivered. In 2006, LIPA outperformed all other overhead electric utilities in New York State in all three major reliability categories. LIPA does not provide natural gas service or own any on-island generating assets. More information about LIPA can be found online at: http://www.lipower.org
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