As a potentially crippling and historic snow storm with blizzard-like conditions is expected to arrive in New England on Monday, Connecticut Light & Power announced in a press release it is preparing to address any storm-related power outages. The significant snowfall and high winds predicted can bring down trees and limbs, threatening the company’s electric system, said the news release. Customers are encouraged to prepare for prolonged outages that may result from the storm. The company is pre-staging employees and materials in locations across the state, and is preparing vehicles for safe travel on slippery roads and in poor weather conditions. In addition to CL&P’s approximately 400 line workers, the release said the company has also secured outside crews in advance of the storm. CL&P customers can report power outages by calling 1-800-286-2000 or by visiting the mobile website m.cl-p.com. Being Prepared The company always encourages customers to prepare for any severe weather by assembling or restocking a storm kit and making arrangements to look out for their families, friends and neighbors. CL&P’s “Shopping for a Storm Kit” video on YouTube (http://YouTu.be/X8Y_M4SO5oE) highlights the contents needed for a fully-stocked storm kit. CL&P is also encouraging customers to keep all wireless communication […]
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