Massachusetts Nor’easter Leaves Thousands of Customers Without Power

As Massachusetts faced its first nor’easter of the season, thousands of homes and businesses experienced power outages. Late Sunday night, more than 5,000 customers were left without electricity.

Northeastern Coast Affected

The coastal areas were hardest hit by the nor’easter, with Quincy, Falmouth, and Scituate reporting the most significant outages. However, by 5 a.m. on Monday, the number of affected customers dropped below 2,000.

Preparedness and Response

Heavy rain and strong winds were significant contributors to the outages. These conditions can damage the electric infrastructure by causing trees and branches to fall on power lines. Eversource, the primary utility company, assured the public that they were enhancing staffing to manage the situation promptly.

• Monitor weather conditions closely and prepare for possible outages.
• Stay away from downed power lines and ensure pets do the same.
• Report any fallen wires to emergency services immediately by calling 911.

Reporting and Safety Measures

Residents are advised to report power outages to Eversource directly. Contact them via their website or use the phone numbers provided:

For continued updates on power restoration and safety protocols, residents are encouraged to follow guidance from local authorities and emergency management agencies.