Energy company positioning crews and equipment around the state; customers reminded to prepare

BERLIN, Conn. (Oct. 10, 2025) – With a powerful storm expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Connecticut on Sunday into Monday, Eversource is closely monitoring several weather forecast models and planning accordingly. While the energy company supports the Eversource Hartford Marathon and the excitement it brings to the Capital Region, operations crews are laser-focused on their responsibilities for storm response and restoration for customers, prepositioning equipment in critical parts of the state in advance so they can quickly respond when and where needed. The energy company is also bringing in additional outside lineworkers to assist with power restoration.

“As we gear up for the Eversource Hartford Marathon, we’re also closely watching the storm headed our way this weekend and are taking all necessary actions now to prepare,” said Eversource President of Connecticut Electric Operations Steve Sullivan. “The heavy rain and hazardous winds forecasted can bring down trees and limbs onto power lines and equipment causing outages, especially since the trees still have most of their leaves and are more susceptible to cause damage. We will have crews in position at our work centers throughout the state before the storm hits so they can get to any damage locations and restore power as quickly and safely as possible. We’re excited for the marathon and a beautiful day of weather on Saturday as we come together in support of valuable community organizations and will be ready to also support our communities with an efficient storm response later in the weekend.” 

Customers are encouraged to also prepare for the storm by assembling or restocking a storm kit that includes essentials like flashlights, batteries, water, non-perishable foods, any needed medications, pet food and other necessities. In addition, make sure cell phones and devices are fully charged, review or create an emergency plan with family members and prepare to check on elderly neighbors and friends. 

Eversource reminds customers to always stay clear of downed wires – which includes keeping pets away – and to report them immediately to 9-1-1. Be sure to report any outage online at Eversource.com, or by calling 800-286-2000. Customers who signed up for the company’s two-way texting feature can send a text to report an outage and receive outage updates as they happen.

Additional preparedness tips can be found here.

Eversource (NYSE: ES), celebrated as a national leader for its corporate citizenship, is recognized as the #1 U.S. utility on TIME’s List of World’s Best Companies for 2024. Eversource transmits and delivers electricity to 1.3 million customers in 157 cities and towns, provides natural gas to 254,000 customers in 85 communities, and supplies water to approximately 225,000 customers in 60 communities across Connecticut. Eversource harnesses the commitment of more than 10,000 employees across three states to build a single, united company around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy and water with superior customer service. The #1 Energy Efficiency Provider in the Nation, the company is empowering a clean energy future in the Northeast, with nationally recognized energy efficiency solutions and successful programs to integrate new clean energy resources like a first-in-the-nation networked geothermal pilot project, solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles and battery storage, into the electric system. For more information, please visit eversource.com, and follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more information on our water services, visit aquarionwater.com.