{"id":978427,"date":"2026-07-03T07:35:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/pseg-urges-customers-to-prepare-for-continued-extreme-heat-and-potential-thunderstorms-through-the-holiday-weekend\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T07:35:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:35:19","slug":"pseg-urges-customers-to-prepare-for-continued-extreme-heat-and-potential-thunderstorms-through-the-holiday-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/pseg-urges-customers-to-prepare-for-continued-extreme-heat-and-potential-thunderstorms-through-the-holiday-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"PSE&G Urges Customers To Prepare for Continued Extreme Heat and Potential Thunderstorms Through the Holiday Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n NEWARK,\u00a0N.J.<\/span>, July 3, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — PSE&G is prepared for dangerous heat expected to continue through Saturday and the potential for strong thunderstorms over the holiday weekend. Customers are encouraged to take steps now to stay safe, manage their energy use and prepare for possible power outages.<\/p>\n

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According to the National Weather Service<\/a>, an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Saturday evening. Isolated thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon followed by a greater risk of widespread thunderstorms Saturday with additional storms possible on Sunday primarily across southern New Jersey. Strong winds can bring down trees and power lines, resulting in localized power outages.<\/p>\n

“We continue to closely watch the forecast and are prepared to respond to any impacts from the extreme heat and forecasted thunderstorms this holiday weekend,” said Paul Toscarelli, vice president, Electric Operations, PSE&G. “We’ve increased staffing, positioned crews across the service territory and secured the critical materials needed to respond safely and restore service as quickly as possible if outages occur.”<\/p>\n

We encourage customers to prepare now by visiting pseg.com\/StormSafety<\/b>, knowing how to report an outage before one occurs and staying connected during severe weather.<\/p>\n

Our call center is prepared to handle increased call volume, and additional appliance service technicians and staff are available to respond to requests for air conditioning system repairs.<\/p>\n

\n How is PSE&G preparing for the heat wave?<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

PSE&G prepares year-round for severe weather by strengthening and modernizing the electric system and positioning crews and resources to respond safely when extreme weather occurs. Continued investments in infrastructure have helped us remain one of the\u202fnation’s most reliable utility companies<\/a> and strengthen the electric system for the customers and communities we serve.<\/p>\n

If outages occur, crews will assess damage and restore service safely, prioritizing repairs that restore power to the greatest number of customers as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n

\n How can you stay safe during extreme heat?<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

Extreme heat and severe thunderstorms can create dangerous conditions. Customers are encouraged to:<\/p>\n