Preparations Being Made Ahead Of Wednesday's Strong Storm

UNIONDALE, NY — With the strong winds and heavy rain forecasted for Wednesday, preparations are being made on Long Island.

PSEG Long Island says it can handle whatever the storm brings. Up to three inches of rain expected to drench Long Island with wind gusts up to 55 MPH with the potential for power outages from downed branches on wires.

They have personnel ready to respond safely and as quickly as possible throughout the storm.

“PSEG Long Island has been monitoring this storm, and we are prepared for potential impacts on the system," said Michael Sullivan, vice president of Electric Operations at PSEG Long Island. "We have performed system and logistic checks, and have a full complement of personnel who will mobilize for restoration in foul weather conditions. Our crews will work to safely restore any outages as quickly as conditions will allow."

Downed wires should always treated as "live." To report a downed wire, call the 24-hour Electric Service number at 800-490-0075 or call 911.

The anticipated bad weather will also lead to poor driving conditions. NICE (Nassau Inter-County Express) Bus is advising riders to check in advance for delays and allow for extra time on Wednesday.

The NICE GoMobile App gives customers real-time status and service updates on their buses. Updates will also provided on the NICE bus website.