PSEG - Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.

09/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2026 11:19

PSE&G Prepared as Potential Nor’easter Could Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds

(NEWARK, N.J. - September 23, 2026) - PSE&G is ready for potential stormy weather - including heavy rain and gusty winds - that could impact the region over the next several days. As the storm's track continues to evolve, the company has activated its storm response plan, positioned additional crews and resources throughout its service territory, alerted customers, and is prepared to respond safely and efficiently should severe weather cause power outages.

"We're closely monitoring the evolving forecast and potential impacts across the areas we serve," said Paul Toscarelli, vice president of Electric Operations for PSE&G. "Our focus throughout the storm will be on responding safely, restoring customers as quickly as conditions allow and keeping them informed along the way."

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:

Customers are encouraged to sign up for outage alerts to receive updates by text, email or phone and 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.

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About PSE&G

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is New Jersey's oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation's largest utilities. PSE&G has won the ReliabilityOne® Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 24 consecutive years. In 2025, for the fourth consecutive year, J.D. Power named PSE&G number one in customer satisfaction for residential electric service in the East among large utilities. PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company named to the Dow Jones Best in Class Index for North America for 18 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).

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