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Long Beach firefighters contained two electrical problems in commercial buildings Monday morning as heavy winds and rain hit Long Beach.

The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory for the south shore of Nassau County on Monday as heavy winds and rain pounded Long Beach. Rain totals will range between 1 and 3 … more

4/16/18

Lt. Sam Pinto is a career firefighter, paramedic, nationally certified fire instructor, and certified fire and life safety educator. He can be reached at SPinto@iaff287.org.

Were you ready for last week's power outage?

Last week’s power outage gave some of us a rude awakening. How many of us were in the dark for a few hours? Imagine if it was a longer outage. Almost 4 years since Hurricane Sandy, some of us are less prepared now. more

Sam Pinto | 5/12/16

Strong winds create power outages

Strong winds across Long Island have toppled power lines, leaving thousands without electricity. A high wind warning is in effect for the area until 2 p.m., with winds northwest winds of 25 to 35 … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/3/16

Storm leaves thousands without power

Winds and rain from the storm on Wednesday night have left thousands of homes without power, according to PSEG Long Island. As of Thursday at 4;45 p.m., the utility reported that 8,893 households out of its 1.1 million customers on Long Island and the Rockaways do not have power. So far, the utility has restored service to more than 92 percent of the 98,000 customers affected by the storm and expects to have 95 percent restored by the end of the day. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 2/25/16

PSEG ready for possible storm outages

PSEG warns its customers of potential power outages in the winds and rain from today's storm. PSEG Long Island prepared by performing system checks on critical transmission & distribution … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 2/24/16

PSEG reports outages from snowstorm

PSEG Long Island is reporting that, as of 4:21 p.m. Friday, 15,756 of its 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways are currently without power. UPDATE: As of 4:21 p.m. on Friday: more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 2/5/16

PSEG reports outages from blizzard

PSEG Long Island is reporting that, as of 2:22 p.m. Monday, 522 of its 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways are currently without power. UPDATE: As of 2:22 p.m. on Monday: more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/23/16

While snow usually isn’t an issue for utilities, the possibility of sleet and ice can increase the likelihood of downed wires and resulting power outages. Cars striking utility poles can also cause wires to come down.

PSEG prepares for storm

Once again, a winter storm is descending on the area. PSEG Long Island reminds its customers to keep safe in case of outages. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/4/15

Power restored to thousands in East End

Thousands of residents in the East End found themselves without power midday Wednesday. Around 11:20 a.m, roughly 3,220 customers in Long Beach and Lido Beach lost power, according to Long Island … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 2/13/13

Nassau County is in a watch box for severe weather this afternoon and tonight.

With chance of severe weather, Nassau County postpones outdoor events

In light of what the weather service called a "moderate" risk for severe thunderstorms that could contain heavy rain, damaging wind, lightning, hail and even a tornado, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced the postponement of the Outdoor Summer Movie Night at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre as well as the Summer Concert Under the Stars at Wantagh Park, both scheduled for tonight. more

By Judy Rattner | 7/26/12

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