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As the weather begins to get warmer in upstate New York this week, strong, scattered thunderstorms across portions of central and eastern New York are possible today and into the evening hours. National Grid has a full contingent of crews ready to respond to any damage caused by severe weather.

BROOKLYN/HICKSVILLE, N.Y. – National Grid today issued its Natural Gas Long-Term Capacity Supplemental Report for Downstate New York (“Supplemental Report”).

National Grid is warning customers to beware of a new phone scam where imposters are demanding immediate bill payment and threatening service disconnection.

As manufacturers around the world look for ways to make products that support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, National Grid has found a way to support companies across New York who are joining those efforts.

In the US’ battle against coronavirus, find out how Lissette Lugo, Downstate NY Stakeholder Relations Senior Specialist in Capital Delivery, and Kyle Metzler, Senior Data Analyst in Electric Transmission & Distribution, have been deployed by the National Guard to fight the virus in New York.

In preparation for high wind warnings forecasted across upstate New York beginning Sunday night and continuing through Monday, National Grid has increased staffing to more than 2,000 line, service, tree, damage assessment and public safety workers.

National Grid is closely monitoring the weather forecast, which calls for strong winds, with gusts up to 50 mph, across portions of upstate New York tonight through Friday.

National Grid has taken another step to reduce the coronavirus’ financial strain and economic uncertainty on upstate New York customers by deferring a bill increase that was scheduled to take effect April 1.