Doug Foley will become our next president of NH Operations, effective 9/10. “I’m beyond excited to work with our skilled, experienced team in NH, as well as lead our support for important community organizations like Easterseals and the Special Olympics.” https://t.co/rTZBZjyJQ9
We’re keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Elsa as forecasts show the storm approaching New England later this week. With potential impacts here, we will be ready to respond. Here is how you can be prepared too: https://t.co/Rc0J0tQWT4
Strong winds are in the forecast for NH this afternoon, w/ hazard gusts expected later this evening. Our crews are ready for any outages that may occur. Be sure to download our mobile app or keep our number handy: 800-662-7764. You can also report outages by texting OUT to 23129.
Scammers are continuing to use the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to take advantage of people. We’ll never call threatening to disconnect power, and we don’t accept prepaid debit cards. Received a suspicious call? Hang up and call us at 800-662-7764.
Our custom-built live line trailer, energized with 7,600 volts of electricity, simulates what happens when trees or animals contact energized wires. Here we’re using it to show students in @ManchesterCC’s Electrical Lineworker Cert. program the hazards encountered on the job.
DYK trees are the #1 cause of power outages? This year, we’ll be investing ~$27 million in tree trimming and hazardous tree removal to enhance reliability for NH customers. That includes trimming trees along 2,500+ miles of overhead lines around the state. https://t.co/DpNBulL29A
We have crews prepositioned across the state and ready to respond to any damage or outages we may see from tonight’s strong winds. Remember to charge up your mobile devices and keep our # handy: 800-662-7764.
We’re expecting cold weather and hazard winds later this evening, continuing through tomorrow with widespread gusts up to 45 mph, and potential for higher isolated gusts. We have crews ready to deal with fallen branches and tree issues, along with any outages that might occur.