UI is Prepared for Heavy Snow and Wind Tonight

Customers are encouraged to prepare for potential outages due to snowstorm tonight into Monday

ORANGE, Conn. - February 22, 2026 - In advance of severe weather expected today and tomorrow, United Illuminating (UI), a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc., is prepared and fully staffed to respond in the event of power outages. The forecasted snowstorm, as well as gusting wind, present risks for outages, which is why the company is bringing in additional crews and encouraging customers to prepare in advance of the storm.

"We are prepared for potentially hazardous conditions across our service area today and Monday," said Angela Baccaro, UI spokesperson. "Additional crews will be supporting our response during this storm to ensure we get power back on for our customers as quickly as possible in the event of an outage. Customers can also visit our website to report outages at any time and sign up for Outage Alerts to receive up-to-date information on Estimated Restoration Times. With the heavy gusting winds, it is important to always stay away from downed wires and assume all downed wires are energized and dangerous."

To help customers prepare for potential power outages, UI has compiled a storm checklist available at Storm Checklist - UI. This checklist includes tips and resources for customers to take in advance of potential outages, such as:

• Charge your cell phone, and make sure your flashlights and battery-powered radios are charged and easy to find;
• Stock up on canned and dried foods that require no refrigeration and little or no cooking. Be sure you have an old-fashioned, manual can opener on hand;
• Put extra blankets and your warmest clothes where you can find them easily. Layering clothing is a great way to stay warm; and
• Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed as much as possible. With below-freezing temperatures, you can store foods in a shed or garage. Keep frozen foods outside in wooden or metal containers -- but be sure to place containers out of direct sunlight.

Customers can stay up to date on current outages with UI's Outage Map, with information on estimated restoration times. UI is also reminding customers of tips, tricks, and resources to manage usage and consequent costs during cold snaps. A complete list can be found on UI's website at Energy Saving Tips - UI.