NEW: National Grid: 750+ Customers Out of Service Across RI from Juno
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NEW: National Grid: 750+ Customers Out of Service Across RI from Juno
"Right now, there are 755 customers out of service, centered in Narragansett, South Kingstown, and 100 or so in Providence," said Tim Horan, President of Rhode Island National Grid, who said the number has been fluctuating between roughly 500 and 1000.
"We have 175 crews on the property," added Horan. "We're still in the height of the storm with strong wind gusts. Line workers will begin restoration work as soon as it's safe." Horan noted that in sustained winds of 35 miles per hour or more, crews do not go up.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"Be prepared for a multi-day event," said Horan, who noted that that Grid was keeping an eye on another weather "event" later this week, but that it "nothing of this magnitude."
For power outages, Horan said customers should call 1-800-465-1212. And for those who have life support equipment, call 1-800-322-3223.
5 Things You Need to Know About Blizzard Juno
Power Outages
Check our interactive outage map, courtesy of National Grid, to see where the power outages are. CLICK HERE to view.
Help- Getting and Giving
If you lose power, make sure to call National Grid. Don't assume someone else already has. 1 (800) 465-1212 is the number. DO NOT call 911 for a power outage.
If you want to volunteer to help dig people out after the snow stops, you can sign up with Serve Rhode Island HERE.
Don't Go Anywhere!
Governor Raimondo has instituted a travel ban, and the Governors of Connecticut and Massachusetts have done the same. Exemptions exist for health care workers and certain essential employees, but don't risk going out if you don't have to - you could be arrested if you do.
Snow Totals
You can find out the up to the minute snow totals for your area on the National Weather Service's Website, HERE.
What about Wednesday?
Some school systems have already begun cancelling schools for Wednesday. You can check out an updated list on our information partner NewsRadio 920's site, HERE.
