Paul Toscarelli, vice president of Electric Operations at PSE&G, confirmed that crews have been repositioned across the service territory to expedite potential repairs. The utility has also secured critical materials and increased support for its call centers, including deploying additional appliance technicians to address air conditioning failures caused by the extreme demand.
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PSE&G braces for holiday weekend heat wave and storm threats
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect across New Jersey through Saturday evening, prompting PSE&G to bolster staffing levels. With isolated thunderstorms forecast for Friday and a higher risk of severe weather on Saturday, the utility is preparing for potential tree-related power line damage and localized service outages.
Residents are advised to maintain distance from downed power lines—treating them as live at all times—and to keep medical equipment backup plans finalized. To manage energy strain, the company recommends raising thermostats while away and utilizing ceiling fans to assist cooling systems. Outage reports and status updates can be tracked via the PSE&G mobile app or by texting OUT to 4PSEG.
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