Power Outage in East Rockaway, NY

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Long Island Power Authority
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Village of Rockville Centre Electric Department
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(516) 766-5800
Florida Power & Light
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(800) 468-8243 Report Online
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JEA
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(904) 665-6000 Report Online
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Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation
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(800) 262-5131
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News

10 years after Superstorm Sandy, Long Island's electric grid looks different

Since Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the Long Island Power Authority has upgraded the electric grid to prevent widespread outages in future storms. WSHU's climate podcast Higher Ground explored how that happened in its first season.

Oct 27, 2022

Morris County NJ outage, Rt. 80 traffic from power line snap

The power outages affected thousands in Morris and Sussex counties after the line collapsed across a section of Route 80 West in Jefferson.

Aug 9, 2022

NYC's 5-day heat wave turns deadly as one succumbs to heat exposure

One person has died during NYC's longest heat wave in nine years, succumbing to heat exposure as the city swelters under its fifth straight day in the 90s.

Jul 23, 2022

Friday’s credit card outage shows how vulnerable NJ is

Ever feel we are sometimes too reliant on technology?

Jun 13, 2022

Hot water complaints are up in NYCHA buildings, data shows

Complaints about a lack of hot water rose from 1,480 complaints in 2019-2020 to 1,695 during the 2020-2021 heat season. That’s 215 more complaints than the previous year, according to the data shared with The News by the Legal Aid Society.

Feb 8, 2022

NJ congressman demands answers from JCP&L about multiple outages

Congressman Frank Pallone has sent a letter to the president of Jersey Central Power & Light, demanding that the utility offer detailed explanations about outages that affected his district on Jan. 17, 21 and 26.

Jan 28, 2022

4,500 people lose power in New York, New Jersey in nor'easter

The majority of the outages are in Queens -- with 605 people affected, according to the Con Edison.

Oct 26, 2021

Subway and rail service changes: September 16-19 Search

There are service changes on the subway, LIRR, and Metro-North this weekend. Here’s how that will affect how you get around.

Sep 16, 2019

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

East Rockaway, New York

City East Rockaway
County Nassau
State New York (NY)
Country United States
Zip Codes 11518

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