WMECo Prepares for Expected Blizzard Conditions
Customers encouraged to be ready

Springfield, Mass. (January 26, 2015) – With a potentially crippling and historic snow storm with blizzard-like conditions arriving in New England later today, WMECo is prepared to address any storm-related power outages. The significant snowfall and high winds predicted can bring down trees and limbs, threatening the company’s electric system. Customers are encouraged to prepare for prolonged outages that may result from the storm.

The company is pre-staging employees and materials in locations across its service area, and is preparing vehicles for safe travel on slippery roads and in poor weather conditions. In addition the company has also secured outside crews in advance of the storm including line workers, troubleshooters and tree crews.

WMECo customers can report power outages by calling 1-877-OK-WMECo (877-659-6326). Also customers are encouraged to check out Outage Central on WMECo’s Facebook page .

Being Prepared
The company always encourages customers to prepare for any severe weather by assembling or restocking a storm kit and making arrangements to look out for their families, friends and neighbors. The company is also encouraging customers to keep all wireless communication devices fully-charged in case of a power outage.

Staying Safe
Safety is always the top priority. WMECo also reminds customers to stay at least 100 feet away from any downed power lines and immediately call 911 to report them. Any customer using a generator should make sure it has been installed properly for their own safety and the safety of line workers restoring power. For important generator safety tips, check out WMECo’s “Using a Generator Safely” .

Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo), a Northeast Utilities company (NYSE:NU), transmits and delivers electricity to 210,000 customers in 59 cities and towns. For more information, please visit our website: www.wmeco.com, like us on Facebook (facebook.com/WMECo) and follow us on Twitter @wmeco.

CONTACT:
Priscilla Ress
priscilla.ress@nu.com

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