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New Power Outage Update: Nearly 100 Percent Restored On Long Island

Nearly all customers should have power back as of noon Wednesday, July 3 after an army of tree trimmers and repair crews descended on the island following a series of weekend storms that left more than 95,000 homes and businesses without power.

A crew of utility trucks gets ready to head for home following the massive restoration on Long Island.

A crew of utility trucks gets ready to head for home following the massive restoration on Long Island.

Photo Credit: PSEG Long Island

In fact, there was so much damage, especially in Suffolk County, that by the end of the storm restoration, crews removed a total of 850 trees associated with the storm on Sunday, June 30,  PSEG Long Island officials.

In all more than 1,000 workers were deployed to the area after the storm, including 550 additional personnel from PSE&G in New Jersey, National Grid, Con Edison, Central Hudson, Utica, Buffalo, and NYSEG to help with the effort.

Hardest hit were the Towns of Islip, Huntington, Smithtown and Babylon in Suffolk County.

The company said crews will continue to work with customers who are experiencing problems or outages as the day progresses. 

All temporary outreach center set-up to offer ice, water, and snacks to residents have closed. Customer offices in Brentwood, Greenlawn, Hewlett, Melville, and Riverhead are open for business and will remain open until 5 p.m.

"We'd like to thank all of our customers for your patience and understanding throughout the restoration, the company said.

To report and receive status updates on an outage Text OUT to PSEGLI (773454) or to report an outage online visit www.psegliny.com.

To report an outage or downed wire call PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number: 800-490-0075.

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