National Grid Prepared for Storm Expected to Bring Wintry Mix to New York Region

BROOKLYN/HICKSVILLE, NY – National Grid is prepared for a winter storm to impact the New York region Monday evening through Tuesday.  The storm has the potential to bring a period of moderate to heavy snow, and rain transitioning to a rain/snow mix. Gusty winds and minor to moderate coastal flooding impacts are also possible. National Grid’s storm readiness team has been monitoring the weather forecast and preparing to ensure reliability of the energy delivery system.

Natural gas is distributed through an underground system that typically operates uninterrupted, even in severe weather.  National Grid doesn’t anticipate any impacts and has taken steps to respond quickly and safely if needed:

• Continue to monitor and track the storm
• Ensure adequate staffing to perform flood patrols if needed
• Coordinate with emergency management officials

The safety of customers is always the top priority for National Grid and the company encourages customers to be prepared to keep their homes and families safe if needed.

Clear Vents of Snow and Ice

As customers dig out their homes and businesses, it’s important to note that deep snowpack and additional snow left by snow removal equipment may clog vents to furnaces and other appliances and may cause equipment to shut down or draw exhaust fumes into a home or building.

In addition,

• Make sure you have a storm emergency kit
• If you experience flooding, contact a plumbing or heating contractor to make sure your appliances are safe to operate
• In the event of a gas emergency or if you smell gas call 911 or National Grid’s 24-hour emergency numbers:  for Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island at 718-643-4050; for Long Island and the Rockaway Peninsula at 1-800-490-0045.
   

For safety tips visit National Grid’s website:  for New York City  for Long Island.