(NEWARK, N.J. –October 16, 2026) – PSE&G is closely monitoring forecasts calling for potential severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, lightning and heavy rain across parts of New Jersey later today, with the potential for isolated tornadoes. Earlier this week, the company activated its storm response plan, positioning additional crews and resources throughout its service territory and alerting customers. We are prepared to respond safely and efficiently should severe weather cause power outages.

PSE&G has additional line personnel, tree crews and support staff ready to respond if storms damage electric equipment or bring trees and branches onto power lines. Operations personnel will continue to monitor weather conditions and system performance throughout the event, allowing the company to adjust its response to best serve customers as conditions evolve.

“We’ve been closely monitoring the forecast and taking the necessary steps to ensure our crews and resources are ready to respond,” said Paul Toscarelli, vice president of Electric Operations for PSE&G. “Our priority is keeping our customers, employees and communities safe while minimizing any disruption to electric service. If outages occur, our teams will be ready to assess damage, make necessary repairs and restore power as safely and quickly as conditions allow.”

It may seem small, but heavy wet leaves are also a hazard in fall storms like this one. Gusty winds and rain bring down fall leaves potentially creating slick conditions and hidden hazards that impact the roads and infrastructure in our communities.

Throughout the storm, PSE&G will remain in close communication with county and local emergency management officials and other public safety partners to help coordinate response efforts as needed.

Our customer-facing teams, including representatives in the call center and across the company’s communications channels, will remain active to provide updates to customers as conditions change. During the early July storms, we delivered over 10 million messages to customers, including pre-storm email messages on how to stay safe and prepare for a storm as well as text alerts and outage updates during the storm.

PSE&G encourages customers to prepare before the storm arrives:

• Charge cell phones and other essential electronic devices.
• Keep flashlights and fresh batteries readily available. Avoid using candles whenever possible.
• Secure or bring inside outdoor furniture, umbrellas, grills and other loose objects that could become airborne in strong winds.
• If you rely on electrically powered medical equipment, have a backup plan in place.
• Never touch or approach downed power lines. Always assume they are energized and dangerous. Stay at least 30 feet away and report them immediately.
• Use portable generators only outdoors and well away from windows, doors and vents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Customers who rely on electricity to operate life-sustaining medical equipment should notify PSE&G in advance by visiting pseg.com/life or calling 1-800-436-7734, and should have a backup plan in the event of an outage.

Customers can report outages and monitor restoration progress by:

• Using the PSE&G mobile app
• Visiting pseg.com/outagecenter
• Texting “OUT” to 4PSEG (47734)
• Calling 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)

Customers are encouraged to sign up for outage alerts to receive updates by text, email or phone. Follow us on social media: @PSEG on Facebook and Instagram and @PSEGdelivers on X.

PSE&G reminds customers that restoration work begins only after conditions are safe for crews to perform their work. During widespread outages, crews first assess damage across the electric system to determine restoration priorities before beginning repairs. Restoration efforts focus first on repairing damage that returns power to the greatest number of customers, while also restoring service to critical facilities such as hospitals, emergency response agencies and other essential infrastructure.

PSE&G will continue providing updates through its Outage Center, mobile app and social media channels as conditions warrant. If the severity of the storm or its impacts change significantly, the company will provide additional information as it becomes available.

For additional storm safety information, outage updates and restoration information, visit pseg.com/outagecenter.