Winter Storm May Cause Widespread Power Outages

A multi-faceted winter storm could cause widespread power outages across the entire state Tuesday night into Wednesday, January 10. Prepare now to be without power, possibly for days.

WEATHER THREATS

·       High winds (gusts to 60 mph)

·       Heavy, wet snow (up to a foot in some locations)

·       Heavy rain and flooding

STORM TIMING

Precipitation starts Tuesday evening (Jan. 9). Greatest impacts are expected overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday morning (Jan. 10).

AREAS OF CONCERN

·       Upper Valley, Sullivan County, north & west of Plymouth:
Strongest wind gusts expected here.

·       Lakes Region & Conway area:
Heavy, wet snow and wind

·       Southeastern NH:
Heavy, wet snow and wind

PREPARATIONS

NHEC has internal and contract crews standing by to respond to power outages as they occur. We encourage you to prepare by reviewing the steps to prepare for a power outage.

·       Stock up on water, batteries, locate flashlights and other safe sources of lighting.

·       Charge cell phones and other mobile devices. Save battery life by turning power settings to low and turning off data. Charge devices as needed from your car.

·       NEVER use generators, camp stoves, charcoal heat indoors.

·       Keep NHEC’s outage reporting contacts handy

 OUTAGE REPORTING & RESTORATION UPDATES

·       Text ‘OUT’ to 8559603075 (must have a SmartHub account).

·       Report on your mobile device using the SmartHub app.

·       Report by Phone: 1-800-343-6432.

·       Text ‘STATUS’ to 8559603075 for restoration updates.

·       Live Outage Map w/ETRs when they become available.

·       Facebook & Twitter updates w/ storm pictures.