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See Winter Storm Safety Tips from National Grid

By Tom Marino | March 3, 2023
Last Updated: March 3, 2023

WORCESTER – The National Weather Service [NWS] winter storm warning beginning at 7 PM on Friday through 7 PM on Saturday. The NWS expects between two to six inches of snow, but could bring up to 10 inches of snow. The City of Worcester has announced a declared parking ban beginning at midnight.

National Grid says it is preparing for the storm and offers some safety tips to keep in mind during the storm.

  • Report power outages to National Grid online or call (800) 465‑1212
  • Those who depend on electric-powered life support equipment, such as a respirator, should register by calling the National Grid Customer Service Center at (800)‑322‑3223
  • Never touch downed power lines, and always assume that any fallen lines are live electric wires. If you see one, report it immediately to National Grid or your local emergency response organization.
  • Before the storm hits, make sure you are prepared. Keep flashlights and extra batteries on hand and make sure mobile devices are fully charged so you can stay connected in the event of an outage. For more information, see the National Grid website.

Electric safety

  • If you use a generator to supply power during an outage, be sure to operate it outdoors. Before operating generators, disconnect from the National Grid system by shutting off the main breaker located in the electric service panel. Failure to do this could jeopardize the safety of line crews and the public.
  • If you lose power, turn off any appliances that were on when the power went off, but leave one light on so you will know when power is restored.

Gas Safety

If you suspect a natural gas leak:

  • Get Out – All occupants should leave the house immediately. Do not use the telephone or light switches for any reason.
  • Call Us – After leaving the house and reaching a safe environment, call our 24-hour gas emergency number in New England: (800) 640‑1595.
  • Stay Out – Do not return to your home until we call you and say it is safe to return.

Outage Information Available on the National Grid Website

  • Track outages and estimated restoration times on our National Grid web site.
  • Receive text message alerts and updates when you text the word STORM to NGRID (64743).
  • Use your mobile device to track outage information and storm-related safety tips through the National Grid mobile site.

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