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PSE&G Prepared for Severe Winds and Thunderstorms

PSE&G has mobilized crews and resources in advance of the storm and is prepared to work safely and quickly to restore any potential power outages

(Newark, NJ – March 16, 2026) – PSE&G is prepared for rain, thunderstorms and severe winds – including gusts up to 50 miles per hour – expected to affect our service area this afternoon and evening. These conditions may cause tree limbs to break and pull down wires, causing outages. 

“We’re closely monitoring the weather forecast and are prepared for the potential impacts,” said John Latka, senior vice president, electric transmission & distribution. “Along with our thorough storm readiness procedures, including having crews ready to respond 24/7, we’ve made infrastructure investments to make our grid reliable and resilient. If any outages should occur, our employees will be working as safely and quickly as possible to restore power.”

We encourage customers to take the time now to prepare (pseg.com/StormSafety) ahead of a weather event, including knowing how to report an outage before it happens and how to stay safe and connected to PSE&G during winter weather. 

As always, we encourage our customers to stay informed by following PSE&G on social media (@PSEG on Facebook and Instagram, and @PSEGdelivers on X) and checking our outage map at pseg.com/outagemap. Customers can report an outage and receive status updates by texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734), through our app, on our website at pseg.com/myaccount, or call PSE&G at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).  
 
We remind customers to stay safe and know that we are here for them, no matter the weather. They can find safety tips on our social media channels and at pseg.com/safety.  

We encourage customers to take the time now to prepare (pseg.com/StormSafety) ahead of a weather event, including knowing how to report an outage before it happens and how to stay safe and connected to PSE&G during winter weather.   

As always, we encourage our customers to stay informed by following PSE&G on social media (@PSEG on Facebook and Instagram, and @PSEGdelivers on X) and checking our outage map at pseg.com/outagemap. Customers can report an outage and receive status updates by texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734), through our app, on our websiteat pseg.com/myaccount, or call PSE&G at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).  

We remind customers to stay safe and know that we are here for them, no matter the weather. They can find safety tips on our social media channels and at pseg.com/safety.  

 

PSE&G is prepared 

In advance of the forecasted inclement weather, we are staffed with additional utility crews, tree crews, damage assessors and support personnel that are prepared to work around the clock for safe and efficient power restoration efforts. 

We have also completed system readiness and logistics checks to ensure critical materials are available to support restoration efforts. Stocked and ready to go are materials such as utility poles, transformers, crossarms, insulators, wire, fuel and other supplies. 

The company’s call center is fully staffed and prepared to handle increased call volume and additional appliance service technicians and staff have been scheduled to respond to potential service interruptions and increased requests for heating system repairs during the storm.  

 

Stay connected  

Know how to report a power outage. Our outage tools help you stay connected during an outage by sharing valuable information and status updates.  

 

Stay safe  

Downed power lines can be extremely dangerous.  

  • Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Stay at least 30 feet away from downed lines, and don’t go near the pole or anything touching the line. Immediately contact PSE&G at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734), via our mobile app or on our website to report downed wires and dial 911 if an immediate hazard exists.  
  • Electric current passes easily through water, so stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires. Don't drive over – and don't stand near – downed power lines.  
  • Downed wires can potentially be hidden in standing water and snow. If you encounter large pools of standing water, stop, back up and choose another path.  

 

Prepare yourself and your home by creating an emergency kit:  

  • Get a battery-powered radio, alarm clock, flashlights and extra batteries.  
  • Stock up on bottled water and nonperishable food.  
  • Include a hand-operated can opener.  
  • Visit the American Red Cross website for ideas on what to include in a basic kit.  

 

Prepare for power outages:  

  • In the winter, keep a pile of blankets handy.  
  • If your home has a fireplace, clean the chimney of debris and stock firewood.  
  • Charge your phones, tablets, power backups and other mobile devices.  
  • If you have a landline, ensure you have a corded phone. Cordless phones don’t work when the power is out.  
  • If your mobile phone service provides a “hotspot” for areas without internet access, learn how to use it.  
  • Know how to open your garage door without electricity.  
  • Know how to reset your home’s security system when power returns.  
  • Plan where and how you would evacuate.  

 

 

 

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About PSE&G  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s largest utilities. PSE&G has won the ReliabilityOne® Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 24 consecutive years. In 2025, for the fourth consecutive year, J.D. Power named PSE&G number one in customer satisfaction for residential electric service in the East among large utilities.PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 17 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).