PSEG Long Island Makes Storm Hardening Upgrades In Wantagh, Seaford

WANTAGH, NY — In an effort to protect the energy grid from future storms, PSEG Long Island is improving the system in Wantagh and Seaford.

"PSEG Long Island is strengthening the electric lines that directly power homes and businesses because we know that electric reliability is more important than ever to our customers," said Peggy Keane, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Construction and Operations Services. "This Power On infrastructure improvement project in Wantagh and Seaford is part of our ongoing, multi-year effort to continue to improve electric reliability for our customers."

The storm-hardening project started this month and is expected to take two months.

Improvements include:

• Stronger poles: PSEG Long Island will replace some existing utility poles with stronger, more durable poles that are capable of withstanding winds up to 135 mph.
• Stronger wire: Current wire will be replaced with more resilient and durable wire.

Crews will be on the following streets:

• Park Avenue between Merikoke Avenue and Beech Street
• Wantagh Avenue between Lufberry Avenue and Demott Avenue
• Washington Avenue between Boston Avenue and Clark Street

To ensure traffic moves safely, PSEG Long Island will provide cones, flaggers and signage at the worksites, as needed.