Vermont Business Magazine A storm heading toward Vermont this afternoon is bringing precipitation and strong winds. Weather experts shifted their predictions overnight and are now forecasting gusts to 65 miles an hour in some locations. That increases the chance for downed trees and power lines. GMP has been tracking the forecast and preparing in advance of the storm. GMP crews are positioned around the state to respond to possible outages as well as additional external crews.
The National Weather Service issued High Wind Warnings for later today into tonight for Eastern Rutland County, Bennington County, Windham County and Windsor County. The rest of Vermont is under a Wind Advisory.
Green Mountain Power is reminding everyone to stay safe during this storm. Don’t touch downed lines and be prepared for possible outages.
“Our top priority is keeping the public safe and responding quickly to get the lights back on. We continue to monitor conditions and crews are ready. We will update you on Facebook, Twitter and local media,” said Kristin Carlson, GMP’s Vice President of Strategic and External Affairs.
For storm safety tips go to:http://www.greenmountainpower.com/community/safety/be-safe-in-a-storm/
To get the latest information on outages and restoration times, customers can sign up for text service alerts, by texting REG to 46788 or GMPVT, or signing up online at greenmountainpower.com/textalerts. Customers can also sign up for GMP’s app to report outages with a touch of a finger at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for GMP.Customers may also report outages by calling1-888-835-4672, or visiting GMP’s Outage Center page atwww.greenmountainpower.com
About Green Mountain Power
About Green Mountain Power Green Mountain Power (GMP) serves approximately 265,000 residential and business customers in Vermont and is partnering with customers to improve lives and transform communities. GMP is focused on a new way of doing business to meet the needs of customers with integrated energy services that help people use less energy and save money, while continuing to generate clean, cost-effective and reliable power in Vermont. GMP is the first utility in the world to get a B Corp certification, meeting rigorous social, environmental, accountability and transparency standards and committing to use business as a force for good. In 2014, Vote Solar named GMP a Solar Champion. More information at:www.greenmountainpower.com. Connect with GMP onFacebookand follow us onTwitter @GreenMtnPower.
Source: GMP 4.4.2018