National Grid: 800 without power

NATIONAL GRID is reporting approximately 800 customers without power in Rhode Island, as a result of the winter storm. / COURTESY WPRI
NATIONAL GRID is reporting approximately 800 customers without power in Rhode Island, as a result of the winter storm. / COURTESY WPRI

(Updated 9:50 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.)PROVIDENCE – National Grid is reporting approximately 800 customers without power Tuesday morning as a result of the snow storm.

The majority of affected customers are in Narragansett and South Kingstown in Washington County. A total of 327 customers are without power in Narragansett, and 199 are in South Kingstown, while five are in North Kingstown. Service is expected to be restored by 3:30 p.m., according to the National Grid website.

In Providence County, 94 customers are without power in Providence, followed by 59 in Cranston and 31 in Cumberland. The utility said Providence should have power back by noon, and Cranston by 11:45 a.m. Cumberland should be restored soon.

In Newport County, 17 customers lost power in Middletown, and 15 in Newport. Their power is expected to return by 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., respectively.

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In Kent County, fewer than five customers were without power in Warwick, with restoration slated for 11:45 a.m., respectively.

During a morning media conference, National Grid Rhode Island President Timothy F. Horan said outages peaked at 1,000 Tuesday morning.

“We have folks out in the field even in these conditions,” Horan said, adding there are 175 crews working today.

He said customers can report outages at (800) 465-1212, or online at ngrid.com/juno.

“We are still in the height of the storm with strong wind gusts,” Horan said.

He said it is not safe to put line workers in the buckets due to the winds, and that safety remains a priority.

A blizzard warning remains in effect until 1 a.m. Wednesday.

The U.S. Postal Service said it will suspend mail service Tuesday in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, and will resume deliveries Wednesday when it is safe to do so, the Associated Press reported.

Gov. Gina M. Raimondo had asked motorists to stay off the roads starting at 8 p.m. Monday night, with a travel ban in effect at midnight Tuesday. State police told WPRI-Channel 12 that there were 67 accidents overnight, and that no serious injuries were reported.

Amica Insurance is reminding everyone to take the proper precautions during winter storms, and issued the following tips:

  • If using a generator, there should be plenty of airflow space around the unit.
  • Generators should not be used indoors or near windows, vents or air intakes that could allow carbon monoxide to come inside.
  • If using a wood stove, fireplace or space heater, never use lighter fluid, kerosene or gasoline to ignite the fire, as they could cause dangerous flare-ups.
  • A 36-inch clearance between a stove and combustible materials, such as clothing or furniture should be maintained.?

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