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Friday, November 2, 2012

UPDATE: Handful of Medfield NSTAR Customers Still Without Power

NSTAR reports that some customers are still without power after Hurricane Sandy.

When Medfield turned off the light Thursday night, there were still at least three NSTAR customers (or .06 percent) unable to do the same since they still have no power due to Hurricane Sandy.  Throughout the storm and clean-up, NSTAR has maintained an outage map of customers affected by Hurricane Sandy.  The list shows the total number of NSTAR customers in each town; the reported number of NSTAR customers without power; and the percentage of NSTAR customers reported without power. According to the map, a total of 1,234 (or less than 1 percent) of NSTAR's 1,151,085 Massachusetts customers are still without power. 

Thursday, November 1, 2012

UPDATE: 309 Medfield NSTAR Customers Still Without Power

NSTAR reports that some customers are still without power after Hurricane Sandy.

When Medfield turned in for the night on Wednesday, there were still 93 NSTAR customers (or 1.94 percent) without power.  NSTAR has been maintaining an outage map of customers affected by Hurricane Sandy.  The list shows the total number of NSTAR customers in each town; the reported number of NSTAR customers without power; and the percentage of NSTAR customers reported without power. According to the map, a total of 14,920 (or 1 percent) of NSTAR's 1,151,085 Massachusetts customers are still without power.  Did you lose power? If so, for how long? Are you still without power?  Receive updates to this story and other breaking news in your inbox or smartphone by signing up for our newsletter here

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Police Logs: Hurricane Sandy Damage -- Trees and Wires Down, Transformer Fires

Here is a look at the police log for Monday, Oct. 29, during Hurricane Sandy.

Monday, Oct. 29 7:12 a.m., Causeway Street. Caller reported a brush fire in the woods off her back yard. Fire Department reported that NSTAR was on the scene and extinguished the fire. 9:04 a.m., Harding Street. Tree fell on house at 56 Harding Street. 9:06 a.m., Hartford Street. Pole is leaning. Police said the pole was leaning away from the road and poses no risk at this time.  12:17 p.m., High Street and South Street. Tree down in road. 12:26 p.m., Brook Street. Two trees down. NSTAR notified. 12:30 p.m., Nebo Street. Transformer fire, wires down. NSTAR and Medfield Fire notified.  12:38 p.m., Stoneybook Road. Wire down. NSTAR notified. 12:52 p.m., Hartford Street. Tree blocking road. Police were able to move the treet to the side of …

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

UPDATE: 38% of Medfield NSTAR Customers Without Power

NSTAR reports that some customers have lost power due to Hurricane Sandy.

Update: As of 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, NSTAR reports there are still 754 Medfield customers (or 15.71 percent) without power. Do you have power? More than one-third of Medfield's NSTAR customers were without power when they went to bed Monday night.    As of late Monday evening, 1,826 (or 38 percent) of Medfield's NSTAR 4,799 customers were without power. NSTAR's has been maintaining an outage map for those customers affected by Hurricane Sandy.  The list shows the total number of NSTAR customers in each town; the reported number of NSTAR customers without power; and the percentage of NSTAR customers reported without power. According to the map, a total of 139,184 (or 12 percent) of NSTAR's 1,151,085 Massachusetts customers were without …

paul olsen

10:40 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012

We're out of the country can anyone tell me if whichita has power?   more ›

PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Sandy Hits Medfield - Share Your Photos

Share your photos of Hurricane Sandy.

Wow, that wind was incredible!  It knocked down trees, limbs, power lines and more.  Depending on where you live or work, your storm experience migh have different than that of your friend who lives across town. Let's pool our collective experiences through photographs here on Medfield Patch and tell the story of this storm together. You don't have to be in the middle of the storm to take a picture. We're even interested in seeing the view from your window. Share your photos and videos of Hurricane Sandy by adding them to this article. Just click the "Upload Your Photos and Videos" button under this photo and show us what's happening (or happened) near you. If you have any questions, contact editor Theresa Knapp or call/text 774-773-5879…

Update from NSTAR on Hurricane Sandy

Approximately 1,200 contract personnel from as far away as Texas and the Midwest are assisting NSTAR’s 3,000 employees in their efforts.

As Hurricane Sandy began to impact Massachusetts late Monday morning, NSTAR crews and contractors began their response to outages across the region.  The company was bracing for significant damage and power outages as the storm moved across the area. In advance of the storm’s arrival, the company opened its emergency operations center this morning and staffed its regional work centers across the state.  Approximately 1,200 contract personnel from as far away as Texas and the Midwest are assisting NSTAR’s 3,000 employees in their efforts.  These crews are already hard at work and will remain at the ready as the storm progresses. NSTAR’s call center is fully staffed and ready to field customer calls. If a customer loses power, it is …

National Grid President Says Company Has "All Hands on Deck"

The president of National Grid offered an update on Monday afternoon about the company's preparedness and response to Hurricane Sandy.

There are more than 1,300 electric crews on the ground in Massachusetts ready to restore power in the National Grid service area once Hurricane Sandy blows through. That’s according to Marcy Reed, president of National Grid in Massachusetts. She met with the press on Monday afternoon in a conference call for about 20 minutes where she said the company has been preparing for Hurricane Sandy since last Monday. As of mid afternoon Monday, the hardest hit areas included Quincy on the South Shore and Salem on the North Shore, she said. “Many utilities have been able to send crews and they are here,” she said. National Grid’s 16,000 employees are “all hands on deck,” from line crews to office staff, who are working to coordinate lodging for the …

Monday, October 29, 2012

UPDATE: Power Out, Traffic Lights Out, Trees Down in Areas Due to Hurricane Sandy

Use caution traversing Medfield today.

Traffic lights are out and trees are down all around town, please use caution.   This is what we've learned so far. If you hear or see of any updates, tell us in the comments below.  Business updates: Receive updates to this story and other breaking news in your inbox or smartphone by signing up for our newsletter here

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Theresa Knapp

8:45 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012

You too! We're still without power. You?   more ›

Be Prepared: Tips to Weather the Storm

National Grid advises residents to chill fridge, fill tub with water, turn off propane tanks, avoid phone, check on elders, prepare emergency supply kit, etc.

National Grid lists the following tips for customers, on its website, to minimize inconvenience and maximize safety in the event that storm-related power interruptions do occur.  IMPORTANT: People who depend on electric-powered life support equipment, such as a respirator, should let National Grid know. To register as a life support customer, call the company’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-322-3223. Tips to weather the storm include: For more information, visit National Grid's website. 

NSTAR Says It's Ready for Hurricane Sandy

NSTAR says it has secured contractor crews from as far away as the states of Texas and Washington to help New England.

  With Hurricane Sandy moving its way northward and expected to impact our region on Monday and Tuesday, NSTAR’s preparations for a significant impact on its electric grid are well underway, according to www.nstar.com. In addition, For a full copy of the statement, click here.

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