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A National Grid field force of more than 1,300 workers remains active across western New York removing downed wires, trees, tree limbs, broken poles and other hazards, while focusing on public safety and power restoration after today’s damaging wind storm.

In anticipation of gale force winds that could exceed 60 mph beginning Friday morning in western New York, National Grid is increasing staffing to include 1,300 line, service, tree, damage assessment and public safety workers.

National Grid is increasing staffing, extending evening and overnight work shifts and closely monitoring the weather forecast that calls for strong winds across upstate New York beginning Friday morning.

More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, many are still facing difficult and stressful times, including those who, for the first time, are struggling to pay their energy bills.

BROOKLYN AND HICKSVILLE NY –– More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, many are still facing difficult and stressful times, including those who for the first time, are struggling to pay their utility bills.

National Grid is increasing staffing, extending evening and overnight work shifts and closely monitoring the weather forecast that calls for strong winds across Eastern New York tonight into this weekend and is prepared to respond to potential damage.

WALTHAM, MA/ALBANY, NY - National Grid is taking additional steps into a clean energy future today by announcing a partnership with Standard Hydrogen Corporation to demonstrate the nation’s first multi-use, renewable hydrogen-based energy storage/delivery system in New York’s Capital Region, with completion expected by late 2022.

National Grid is grateful for the critical work that first responders do to keep our communities safe, which is why we’ve made a $10,000 donation to 100 Club of Buffalo through our partnership with the BuffaloBills and our Safety First campaign.