Thousands still without power 8 days after Tropical Storm Isaias

Thousands still without power 8 days after Tropical Storm Isaias

A fallen utility pole and trees lies across neighborhood street in Yonkers, following high winds spawned by tropical storm Isaias, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Luke Sheridan)

On Wednesday morning, thousands of Long Islanders were still without power, eight days after Tropical Storm Isaias.  PSEG Long Island posted on their website Wednesday morning that they plan to have all of the power problems caused by last weeks storm, resolved by the end of today.  PSEG will be providing free ice and water to customers at five drive-up locations across Long Island.

The locations open on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 are:

  • Patchogue – 460 E Main St
  • Brentwood – 1650 Islip Ave
  • Greenlawn –  288 Pulaski Rd
  • Roslyn Heights – 250 Willis Ave
  • Babylon – Babylon Town Hall – 200 E Sunrise Hwy

The centers will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or while supplies last).

 

(Photo: AP Images)