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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — National Grid said it is prepared for the major snow storm impacting New England Sunday into Monday.
The utilities company said it has brought in extra crews to deal with any power outages and downed power lines and power poles.
Forecasters expect as much as two feet of snow in areas of Massachusetts. While the snow is expected to be light and fluffy because of frigid cold temperatures, National Grid said the sheer amount of snow can still weigh things down and cause power outages.
Speaking with WBZ NewsRadio Sunday, National Grid's Vice President of Electric Operations for New England Shaun Vacher said if someone sees a downed line, they should err on the side of caution.
"Never assume that something is safe if you see wires down, even if you see a broken branch," Vacher said. "Electricity is funny in that it finds a way. It can be in contact with something that you think is a telecommunication wire, and then that becomes energized. Assume everything is energized, don't take it for granted. Call National Grid, call 911, we'll get crews there and we'll handle it immediately."
Vacher also reminded people to make sure to keep the area above their home's gas vent clear. He also urged residents on home life support who haven't informed their electrical supplier to reach out because National Grid prioritizes those customers during an outage.
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