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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.

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

Trees, like the one pictured above on Walker Street, fell on power lines and cars after a downburst blew through south Bellmore.

Windstorm whacks south Bellmore

Wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour wreaked havoc in south Bellmore last week, taking down trees and power lines across the area’s peninsulas. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/23/14

Utility crews work to repair the damage along Dutch Broadway in North Valley Stream on Tuesday.

Stolen truck wreaks havoc in Elmont, North Valley Stream

Thousands of Elmont and surrounding-area residents woke up Tuesday with no power, as a stolen MTA bucket truck plowed through streets, knocking down trees, power lines, poles and crashing into cars at about 4 a.m. more

By Vikas Girdhar | 8/27/13

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

A downed wire caused power outages in south Merrick on Thursday morning.

Downed electric wire causes power outages in south Merrick

The Merrick Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call for downed power wires in the early morning hours of Jan. 31. The wires were sparking and burning in the front yard of a home at Frankel Boulevard and Arthur Avenue. Firefighters waited at the scene for a Long Island Power Authority repair crew to arrive and turn the electric off. The volunteers stayed to prevent fire from breaking out and spreading. more

By Brian Racow | 1/31/13

Sharon Oderwald with her 5-year-old daughter Violet in her East Meadow home.

For one mother, much more at risk during blackouts

Power outages across East Meadow left many families no choice but to vacate their homes. Among the thousands of residents who waited up to two weeks for power to be restored, many were fortunate to have friends and families welcome them into their homes, providing warmth and shelter when they needed it most. more

By David Weingrad | 11/21/12

East Meadow resident Joe Popolizio had been without power in his home for nearly two weeks.

Living in the dark

When Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island on Oct. 29, power outages were to be expected. But no one expected them to last more than two weeks, which was the case for thousands of East Meadow residents. more

By David Weingrad | 11/14/12

Town of Hempstead Supervisor, joined to her right by Councilman Gary Hudes, gathered with residents in Levittown to criticize LIPA's slow response, and to demand more attention to the area.

Town Supervisor slams LIPA for slow response to central Nassau

“Where is LIPA?” That was the question asked by Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, who, with councilman Gary Hudes, joined together on Saturday afternoon with roughly 100 residents from Levittown, East Meadow and Salisbury who have lacked power in their homes since Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island on Oct. 29. more

By David Weingrad | 11/10/12

LIPA workers were fixing power lines on Prospect Avenue in East Meadow on Thursday afternoon

Power outages approach two-week mark

East Meadow residents Dean and Rob, who preferred not to say their last names, looked on as LIPA trucks fixed electrical wires on Prospect Avenue on Thursday afternoon. more

By David Weingrad | 11/8/12

In North Woodmere on Cedarhurst Street by Woodmere Drive this tree was felled at 12:50 p.m. on Monday.

Lawrence mayor emphasizes danger of Hurricane Sandy

Statement from Lawrence Village Mayor Martin Oliner: "I want to apologize for my poor vocal quality on the emergency telephone call. I would like to share several points with you in connection … more

Mayor Martin Oliner | 10/29/12

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