Cool Tips To Prepare For The Heat Wave

It's feeling hot, hot, hot outside. And it's only going to get hotter.

As the temperatures climb into the 90s and the projection of storms in the forecast, PSE&G is offering tips for what you should know in the coming days.

PSE&G said they are monitoring weather conditions and has additional personnel on hand to handle any power interruptions.

They will also have extra personnel on duty to speak with customers, and additional appliance service technicians to assist with central air conditioner repairs.

PSE&G offered these tips to stay prepared during the heat wave:

• Stay Safe - PSE&G reminds customers to always stay away from downed wires. If a downed wire falls on your vehicle, stay in your car, call 911 and wait for first responders to arrive. Also, remember to never use a generator inside your home, or in or near any enclosed space.
• Report Downed Wires, Outages and Stay Informed - To report power outages or downed wires, call PSE&G's Customer Service line at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). You can also report outages online by logging in to My Account atpseg.com. Our mobile-friendly website includes an Outage Map that is updated every 15 minutes and displays the location and status of power outages in PSE&G's service area. To report power outages via text message, and receive outage updates by text and email, sign up for MyAlerts by logging in to My Account. To learn more about MyAlerts, visit pseg.com/myalerts, or refer to yesterday’s EnergeLink e-newsletter from PSE&G.
• WorryFree Appliance Repair - If experiencing difficulties with central air conditioning units or other appliances, PSE&G customers can schedule a WorryFree* repair service appointment online by logging in toMy Account, or calling 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).

Tips to Help You Save Energy and Stay Cool

1. Don’t cool an empty house. Set your thermostat higher when you are away.
2. Don’t cool unused rooms. Close the vents and shut the door.
3. Operate appliances in the morning or evening when it is cooler outside.
4. Close blinds and draperies facing the sun to keep out the sun’s heat.
5. Use a microwave or crockpot instead of the oven. They won’t heat the house.

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