Respect Electricity

Nothing's more important than your safety. When severe weather brings flooding, it's important to take extra precautions.

• When possible, unplug and move small appliances, electronics, and lights out of the water's reach.
• Don't step into a flooded basement or room if water has reached outlets, appliances, or cords. Energized water can shock or electrocute you.
• Don't turn off power at the breaker box if you can't stay dry to reach it safely. Call us at 1-800-490-0075 to shut off power at the meter.
• Avoid contact with your building's electrical system, water heater, heating system, air conditioning, or other equipment that's been damaged by flooding.
• Electrical wiring that's come in contact with salt water creates the risk of electrical faults or fires. A licensed electrician can find and replace damaged wiring and possibly isolate it from unaffected areas.
• Once your power's back, reconnect your appliances gradually to avoid overloading the circuits.

Government Assistance

You may qualify for financial assistance to replace flood-damaged heating and cooling equipment. After consulting with your insurance company, contact a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) near you. 

Restoring Electric Service After Flooding

We may not be able to reconnect your power right away when there is severe flooding from a storm. Flood waters can affect your electric meter, electrical panel, wiring, and other equipment. Our first concern is the health and safety of our customers and employees. PSEG Long Island follows a series of steps before we can turn the power back on.

• Make sure you've cleared the water from flooded areas surrounding your home or building.
• After the water recedes, you must contact a licensed electrical contractor to inspect and repair your meter box and electrical system. All costs are the property owner's responsibility.
• After the contractor completes all repairs, you must complete and submit the PSEG Long Island Licensed Electrician Inspection form. Once we receive a completed inspection form, we'll reconnect your electric service as soon as we can.