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Con Edison Mobilized for Thunderstorms and Winds

  • Con Edison Media Relations

  • New York – May 14, 2018 -- 03:00 PM

No. 1 Safety Tip: Stay Away from Downed Wires

Con Edison is prepared for the thunderstorms and strong winds expected to hit the region full force on Tuesday and urges customers to take safety precautions.

The company is monitoring the storms and has crews ready to respond to any outages or other service problems that occur.

A Con Edison employee working on overhead power lines.

Heavy winds could cause trees and branches to fall onto power lines, causing customers to lose power.

While some areas may get rain tonight, the most severe weather is expected on Tuesday.

Do not go near or touch downed power lines. They may be live. If you see downed wires, call your local police department or 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633).

Customers can report downed power lines, outages and check service restoration status at www.conEd.com or by calling 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633). When reporting an outage, customers should have their Con Edison account number available, if possible, and report whether their neighbors also have lost power.

Con Edison offers a number of mobile solutions so you can manage your accounts, report and check the status of an outage, learn energy-saving tips, and more. Text REG to OUTAGE (688243) to sign up for text notifications, and follow the prompts. You will need to enter your Con Edison account number to complete the registration process. Once you've registered, you will not need your account number to report or check the status of a power problem. Or visit us here to stay on top of outages and power problems by signing up for text notifications.

Con Edison offers the following storm tips:

  • Do not go near downed wires because they could be live. Never attempt to move them or touch them with any object. Be mindful that downed wires can be hidden from view by snow, tree limbs, leaves or water.
  • Report downed wires to Con Edison and your local police department immediately. If a power line falls on your car while you’re in it, stay inside the vehicle and wait for emergency personnel.
  • If your power goes out, disconnect or turn off appliances that would otherwise turn on automatically when service is restored. If several appliances start up at once, the electric circuits may overload.
  • Make sure your flashlights and any battery-operated radios or televisions are working. Have a supply of extra batteries. Weather updates and news on electrical service can be heard on local radio and television stations.
  • For more storm tips, go to Con Edison storm safety.

Customers can follow Con Edison on Twitter or like us on Facebook for general outage updates, safety tips and storm preparation information.