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Eversource Expects Up to 380K Customers Could Lose Power Due to Incoming Storm
Eversource said there could be up to 380,000 power outages as a result of the incoming winter storm. “We always say every storm is different, but when a storm hits on a holiday week, we know how especially difficult that is,” Eversource spokesperson Mitch Gross said. Gross said Eversource declared a level four response at noon Thursday. This means there…
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Eversource, UI Call for Action to Prevent Potential Winter Power Outages
A scramble is on to prevent controlled power outages this winter.
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Eversource, UI Call for Action to Prevent Potential Winter Power Outages
A scramble is on to prevent controlled power outages this winter. It comes amid worries it might be tough to ship enough natural gas to New England to keep all the lights on if the region gets hit with a frigid blast. “We obviously are facing unprecedented energy challenges globally,” said Joseph R. Nolan, Jr., Eversource Energy president and CEO….
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Issue at Newington Substation Causes Power Outages
What’s being described as an “unspecified issue” at a Newington substation caused hundreds of power outages in town Friday night. Eversource officials said it happened at the Cherry Hill Street substation. At one point, there were as many as 3,000 outages in the area. Now, that number has gone down to nothing – steadily decreasing as the night went on….
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Whipping Winds Cause Downed Trees and Outages in Conn.
Clean up is underway after strong winds and heavy rain on Saturday night caused trees to come down and knocked out power to some residents in Connecticut.
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Clean Up Continues After Strong Storms Cause Damage Across the State
The clean up is continuing on Sunday after strong storms moved through Saturday and caused damage across the state.
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3 Tornadoes Likely Touched Down Across Connecticut Saturday Afternoon
Three tornadoes likely touched down in Connecticut on Saturday as severe weather moved through the state.
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Many Fallen Trees From Storm in Branford
Some residents are cleaning up after trees fell down in and on their properties, as well as on local streets.
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Power Restored to Thousands After Strong Storms Cause Damage Across the State
Power has been restored to thousands of people after strong storms moved through the state and caused extensive damage on Saturday. Some residents are cleaning up after trees fell down in and on their properties, as well as on local streets. Three tornadoes likely touched down in Connecticut: one in Branford, one in Plainfield, and one in Cheshire. Branford Police…
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Eversource Power Outage and Restoration Time Estimates
Eversource officials provided an update Sunday afternoon on power outages and estimated restoration times following Tropical Storm Henri.
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Westport Still Recovering a Week After Tropical Storm Isaias
Parts of Westport were still in the dark Tuesday as the cleanup continued a full week after Tropical Storm Isaias.
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More Than 4,000 Customers in Conn. Still Without Power a Week After Isaias
More than 4,000 Connecticut customers remain without power a week after Tropical Storm Isaias, which struck on Tuesday, killing two people and leaving widespread damage across the state and entire towns in the dark. Eversource met its goal to have 99% of customers back on by Tuesday night, but thousands are still without power, mostly in western Connecticut. Craig Hallstrom,…
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One Week After Storm, Thousands Still in the Dark
Thousands of customers are now approaching day eight with no power, after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through Connecticut last week. With more than 700,000 customers originally without power, Eversource reported Monday night that 38,012 customers were still in the dark. Eversource officials spoke with NBC Connecticut at a press conference Monday afternoon. They said that they understand the frustration and…
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Gov. Lamont Speaks With NBC Connecticut About Power Outages
The governor said he doesn’t believe Eversource prepared for the worst from Tropical Storm Isaias, and feels their response was too slow.
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Lamont Responds to Calls for Eversource CEO's Resignation
The governor was asked Monday about calls for the CEO of Eversource, Jim Judge, to resign following the company’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias.
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With Primary Tomorrow, Power Outages Affect Polling Places
Voters will be casting votes Tuesday for the primary and some polling places do not have power.
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Power Remains Out for Many Six Days After Storm
Power is still out for tens of thousands of homes across Connecticut six days after Tropical Storm Isaias knocked out power.
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‘Six Days of Hell': More Than 35,000 Customers in Conn. Still Without Power Nearly a Week After Isaias
More than 35,000 Connecticut customers remain without power Monday night, nearly a week after Tropical Storm Isaias, which struck on Tuesday killing two people and leaving widespread damage across the state and entire towns in the dark. Eversource said Monday afternoon that more than 90% of customers now have their power and expect the remaining restorations to be made by…