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Thousands in Massachusetts reported outages overnight, as the remnants of the storm made its way through the region, causing flooding, closed roadways, downed trees, and power lines.
As of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2, the day after the storm rollicked the region, more than 3,000 Eversource customers in Massachusetts were still reporting outages as crews worked around the clock to make repairs.
At points, more than 10,000 residents in Massachusetts were reporting outages during the peak and aftermath of the storm.
According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, these tips should be followed to stay safe during storms and outages:
- Stay away from downed utility wires. Always assume a downed power line is live;
- If a traffic light is out, treat the intersection as a four-way stop;
- Use generators and grills outside because their fumes contain carbon monoxide;
- If possible, use flashlights instead of candles. If you must use candles, place them in safe holders away from anything that could catch fire. Never leave a burning candle unattended;
- If phone lines are down, use social media or texting to let others know you are okay;
- Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid power surges when power is restored;
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours.
A complete list of outages from MEMA can be found here.
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