Two weeks after wet, heavy snow blanketed Vermont in one of the longest lasting and most challenging storms to hit the state, Green Mountain Power is once again preparing for the possibility of outages from a wind storm forecasted for Christmas Day. The Christmas Day wind storm has the potential to knock trees and branches onto power lines, causing outages, especially in areas where there is tree damage from the recent unprecedented snow storm. Green Mountain Power has already lined up additional lineworkers and tree trimmers to assist GMP crews in any power restoration work required. Crews will be available in all parts of the state to begin to restore outages as they occur.
“The holidays are a difficult time for storms like this as families gather together to celebrate, but our team is ready and will respond as quickly and safely as we can,” said Dorothy Schnure, Green Mountain Power spokesperson. “We are making arrangements to ensure that our own crews and a contingent of contract crews will be available during the holiday to restore power. We would like to extend our appreciation to customers in advance for their patience and understanding.”
Experts are predicting high winds across Vermont. GMP will update customers and the public as more information on the storm becomes available.
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GMP urges the public to stay safe and clear from downed power lines. Contact GMP and emergency personnel if you encounter downed lines.
“We wish all Vermonters a safe and joy-filled holiday,” Schnure concluded.
GMP will keep customers updated through Facebook, Twitter and media announcements. Customers may sign up for text service to report outages and get updates. Simply text REG to 46788 or GMPVT, or sign up online at greenmountainpower.com/textalerts. As always, customers may report outages by calling 1-888-835-4672, or visiting GMP’s Outage Center page at www.greenmountainpower.com.
Source: GMP 12.23.2014