Virtual Forum Planned On Tropical Storm Isaias Response

NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NY — The New York State Department of Public Service will host a series of virtual public forums about Tropical Storm Isaias and the resulting power outages that left many residents in the dark last summer, according to a news release from the Town of North Hempstead.

As part of the forums, the department’s special counsel for ratepayer protection is seeking public comment regarding storm preparation and response from the state’s major electric utilities, including PSEG Long Island, the news release stated. Information received at the public forums will be transcribed and will be included in the record considered by the New York Public Service Commission, according to the news release.

“As a result of the many challenges our residents faced this past summer, we understand how important it is for them to have their voices heard and concerns taken into account,” stated Supervisor Judi Bosworth in the release. “We have continuously advocated on the behalf of our residents regarding PSEG-LI and their response to Isaias. In the wake of the storm, we submitted letters to New York State, LIPA, and the Public Service Commission, and we submitted comments to the Nassau County Legislature for their hearing on PSEG’s storm preparation response. We hope residents participate in this forum to further express any concerns or comments they may have.”

The public forum for PSEG-LI customers will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 4 p.m. For more information about the DPS’s case, go to www.dps.ny.gov. From the homepage, click on special counsel for ratepayer protection search and enter the associated case number: 20-E-0586 in the search by case number field.