*Photos updated below
[UPDATE 8:08 PM] Power outages that had been off in the Lawrence areas for several hours have reportedly been restored. These reports have come through from multiple residents, and hopefully, the entire area has been restored.
[UPDATE 5:00 PM] PSEG UPDATE:
STORM UPDATE as of 5PM: Strong winds and hazardous gusts continue across our service territory causing downed trees, branches and wires affecting approximately 368,000 of our 1.1 million customers. Tropical Storm Isaias was one of the strongest storms to hit our service territory in recent years, and some outages could last for an extended period. Power has already been restored to 36,000 customers. We remind you, our crews are unable to work in bucket trucks to make repairs until wind speeds fall to non-hazardous levels. As soon as it is safe, our crews work 24/7 to restore customers without power, and we have more than 2,000 line workers, tree trimmers, surveyors and other utility personnel are onsite to address outages and restoration efforts.
[UPDATE 2:40 PM] Low power line across Grove Avenue near West Broadway in Cedarhurst. Again Nassau County 911 system is down please call 516-573-7911 in case of emergency.
[UPDATE 2:25 PM] We just got notified that PSEG is estimating that power restoration in the Lawrence area will be restored by tomorrow at 1:45 PM.
[UPDATE 2:10 PM] IMPORTANT Nassau County System is down due to outages if urgent please do not hesitate to contact backup system at 516-573-7911
[Update 1:56 PM] Tree down on Jarvis Avenue between Beach 6th and Beach 7th in Far Rockaway. The road is completely blocked. Will make a pickup from camps at TAG Elementary and High School (Atara and Revach) more complicated.
[Update 1:45 PM] Avoid Central Ave near Seasons. An electric pole is hanging down.
[Update 1:35 PM] – Reports of power outages on Juniper Circle in Lawrence.
[Update 1:22 PM] – Power Outage Reported on Silver Court in Woodmere.
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Hurricane Isaias Has Arrived: This tropical storm is currently producing winds of 70 mph, the National Weather Service warned. There is a tornado watch in effect for our area until 4:00 PM today, as well as for the entire NY and NJ areas. Flash flood rains can bring water between 2-4 inches.
This storm has left 500,000 people without power, so it would be a good idea to charge all electronic devices now, especially power banks if you have them. Be sure to take in all outdoor furniture and objects.
Trees on Causeway are down blocking the entire road and more may fall.
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Be Safe!
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Power out on rolling hill lane in Lawrence.