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Eversource Prepares For Powerful Storm Expected To Hit CT Ahead Of Holiday Weekend Eversource Prepares For Powerful Storm Expected To Hit CT Ahead Of Holiday Weekend
Eversource Prepares For Powerful Storm Expected To Hit CT Ahead Of Holiday Weekend Eversource is readying hundreds of crews ahead of a storm that is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to Connecticut just before the holiday weekend. The energy provider said in an announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 21, that its line and tree crews are preparing equipment and vehicles for the storm that is set to move through the region from Thursday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 23. Related - Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Hundreds of outside crews are set to respond to restore power if needed, Eversource said. “We recognize the t…
COVID-19: Here's How Much AAA Projects Travel To Decline For Rest Of Holiday Season COVID-19: Here's How Much AAA Projects Travel To Decline For Rest Of Holiday Season
Covid-19: Here's How Much AAA Projects Travel To Decline For Rest Of Holiday Season Like it did with everything else in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to dramatically alter holiday travel plans. At least 34 million fewer people are expected to travel this year compared to last year, according to projections from AAA, which expects Americans to stay home this year as the virus continues to spread rapidly as the temperature drops. Despite the expected drop in travelers due to travel restrictions and health decisions related to COVID-19, as many as 84.5 million Americans still may travel between Wednesday, Dec. 23, and Sunday, Jan. 3, AAA noted. “While Thanksgiving …
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel With a record number of Americans hitting the road to celebrate the Fourth of July, motorists are seeing an uptick in prices at the pump. After weeks of seeing declining prices at gas pumps nationwide, AAA is reporting that on average, they’ve risen more than a nickel in advance of the holiday, which will see more travelers than ever. Nationally, motorists are paying an average of $2.73 per gallon as of Tuesday, July 2; an increase of six cents from a week ago, though it’s down nearly nine cents from a month ago. Last year, the national average sat at $2.86. “For the more than 41 million m…