Brooklyn Residents Endure Second Day Without Power After Manhole Fire

Power Outage in Freezing Temperatures

• 🥶 Brooklyn residents and businesses are facing their second day without power due to freezing temperatures.
• ⚡ The outage is a direct result of a manhole fire that occurred on Saturday.

Impact on Over 1100 Customers

• 📍 The incident began near Fourth Avenue and Bergen Street in Park Slope, impacting over 1100 customers in Park Slope and Boerum Hill.
• 🌨️ Con Edison cited snow mixed with road salt making contact with underground electrical equipment as the cause.
• ⏳ Snow covering manholes has further delayed the restoration of power.

Restoration Timeline and Resident Hardship

• ⏰ Con Edison estimates power will be restored by 7 a.m. tomorrow.
• 🏠 Residents are experiencing extreme cold indoors, with some sleeping in multiple layers and finding hallways warmer than apartments.
• 🔌 Essential appliances like refrigerators and stoves are non-functional, exacerbating the difficult conditions.
• ⚠️ Concerns are high for the elderly population in the affected areas.

Community Support and Warming Centers

• 🆘 The New York City Department of Emergency Management has established a warming center at PS 133 on Baltic Street.
• 🚌 Local council members have arranged for two buses in the area to serve as temporary warming stations for residents.