PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) - National Grid has enabled all teams to the storm of Saturday night and has mobilized its emergency plans, equipment operations and community relations.
"We know that we are willing to answer any problem with this storm comes first and we have a solid foundation in place for the upcoming winter season," said Kathy Lyford, vice president of operations in New England.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for northwest Providence County, and a winter weather warning and a warning of strong winds from Bristol, Kent, Newport, southeast of Providence, and Washington counties.
All National Grid equipment was scheduled to work and that includes the crews of contractors and additional equipment and trees to repair power outages in any affected area of the region.
In addition, the Emergency Operations Center has been open and active and Lyford said state and local authorities have been contacted to better serve all customers in National Grid.
"We know that we are willing to answer any problem with this storm comes first and we have a solid foundation in place for the upcoming winter season," said Kathy Lyford, vice president of operations in New England.
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The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for northwest Providence County, and a winter weather warning and a warning of strong winds from Bristol, Kent, Newport, southeast of Providence, and Washington counties.
All National Grid equipment was scheduled to work and that includes the crews of contractors and additional equipment and trees to repair power outages in any affected area of the region.
In addition, the Emergency Operations Center has been open and active and Lyford said state and local authorities have been contacted to better serve all customers in National Grid.
- Advice on preparation for the storm
With the rain falling and in some parts of the state and a heavy snow mix scheduled for Saturday night, National Grid is urging all customers to be safe during and after the storm. Any failure or downed power lines can be reported directly by calling 1-800-465-1212.
source : wpri.com
source : wpri.com
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