Gas Outage Update: More Than 99 Percent Restored

NEWPORT, R.I. -- National Grid reported that over 99 percent of Newport residents affected by the gas outage have had service restored as of Monday evening. Moving forward, the company has pledged to assist the community as small businesses and residents assess the long-term economic impacts.

Anyone still without gas service is encouraged to call the company at 1-800-870-1664 to schedule restoration with a technician. Seasonal residents who are away from Aquidneck Island for the winter can call National Grid as soon as they return for assistance. Once again, residents are urged to not attempt to relight gas service on their own.

For those still without service in the Newport area, we are now accepting appointments to have services restored, which can be made by calling 1-800-870-1664.

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In an effort to help local businesses recover from the outage, the company is offering $500,000 in need-based grants as part of a partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Rhode Island. National Grid is also encouraging affected businesses to work with their independent insurance companies as well as state and local programs to obtain reimbursements.

READ MORE: Financial Assistance Offered To Affected Newport Businesses

National Grid has thanked local and state officials and local residents for their patience and assistance throughout the crisis.

"We greatly appreciate the support and assistance from local and state officials who have been worked alongside us night and day in the restoration effort," the company said on its website. "Most importantly, we thank the people of Newport and Middletown for their patience, understanding, and resiliency."

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