PSEG Long Island continues to make strong progress, restoring power to more than 93% of the more than 44,000 customers affected by Winter Storm Hernando as of 9 PM. The electric system held up well amid snow accumulations that exceeded 2 feet and peak wind gusts that topped 70 mph in some locations.
 

Winter Storm Hernando delivered more than 2 feet of snow on some portions of Long Island, with peak wind gusts exceeding 70 mph in parts of Suffolk County, according to the National Weather Service. PSEG Long Island has made strong progress this afternoon as the hazardous winds subside and roadways become more passable, Of the more than 42,000 customers on Long Island and the Rockaways impacted by the storm, we have restored service to more than 32,000 since 3PM Sunday.

The major winter storm has arrived as predicted, with heavy snowfall overnight and strong, potentially hazardous winds continuing throughout much of today. The storm has downed trees, branches and wires, currently affecting 15,118 of 1.2 million electric customers across Long Island and the Rockaways. As of 10 AM, PSEG Long Island has restored power to more than 15,000 customers affected by the storm since 3 PM Sunday.

Peak wind gusts may reach 65 mph, with significant accumulations of wet snow expected. These conditions may down trees, branches and wires, causing outages. PSEG Long Island continues to monitor the evolving forecasts and is prepared to respond to the major winter storm expected to hit the service area Sunday through Monday. 

PSEG Long Island is prepared for a weather system predicted to bring snow and gusty winds to Long Island and the Rockaways beginning Sunday evening and lasting into Monday.  

Utilities across New York State are reporting an increase in scams, especially those involving impersonation of utility personnel. While PSEG Long Island has not seen an increase in reports of such activity in its service area, the company urges customers to understand scammers’ tactics and take the right steps if confronted with a surprise visit or call threatening imminent shutoff: Stop and verify before acting. Reach out to PSEG Long Island for confirmation.

Utilities across New York State are reporting an increase in scams, especially those involving impersonation of utility personnel. While PSEG Long Island has not seen an increase in reports of such activity in its service area, the company urges customers to understand scammers’ tactics and take the right steps if confronted with a surprise visit or call threatening imminent shutoff: Stop and verify before acting. Reach out to PSEG Long Island for confirmation.

PSEG Long Island is recognizing National Energy Assistance Day, Feb 2, 2026, by encouraging its customers to learn about available financial programs and money-saving tips – particularly relevant now with the frigid winter temperatures.

PSEG Long Island is prepared for a weather system predicted to bring heavy snowfall and extremely cold temperatures to Long Island and the Rockaways beginning late Saturday evening and potentially lasting into Monday. 

PSEG Long Island has given a $25,000 Main Street Revitalization grant under its Business First program and thousands of dollars in energy efficiency rebates to St. Francis Hospital for Animals. The veterinary hospital recently relocated to a new building on Montauk Highway in Oakdale, where it created an energy-saving space and 17 new jobs. 

PSEG Long Island is celebrating National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, observed each year on Jan. 10, by offering useful energy affordability tips to help customers manage their expenses.