National Grid Prepares for Severe Winter Storm
Company Urges ‘Safety First’ in the Event of Damaging Winds; Heavy Wet Snow; Crews and Equipment Prepped in Advance of Blizzard Strength Front
The following information has been issued by National Grid. With a severe winter storm on the way that weather forecasters already are calling a storm of historic proportions, National Grid has started preparing for widespread, prolonged power outages that could result from the predicted blizzard-like conditions. Although the path of the storm still is being monitored, crew assignments are being developed and equipment readied in anticipation of harsh weather. “We continue to monitor the weather and are taking action now to be able to respond quickly and safely to potential outages that could occur. Our pre-planning activities are in anticipation of a very damaging storm,” said Kathy Lyford, vice president, New England Operations. “We …
