Thousands Without Power in Rockaways Amidst Blizzard Conditions

Power Outages in the Rockaways

• ⚡ Thousands of customers in the Rockaways, Queens, are experiencing power outages, with nearly 6,500 reported without power around noon.
• 🏠 The majority of power outages in New York City are concentrated in the Rockaways, impacting residents who woke up to blizzard conditions and cold houses.
• 🔌 The PSEG electrical substation handling the Rockaways is extremely active, with workers attempting to restore power.

Impact on Residents

• 🥶 Many residents reported no heat and described their neighborhoods as "frozen."
• 🪵 Some residents are using fireplaces and gathering wood to stay warm.
• ❄️ Despite the blizzard and lack of power, some families are making the best of the situation, enjoying snow days and spending time together.

Community Response and Restoration Efforts

• 🤝 Young entrepreneurs have started an impromptu business, shoveling snow for $25 per house and $10 per car.
• 💪 Residents are finding ways to stay warm, including physical activity like shoveling and using fireplaces.
• ⏳ Restoration efforts are underway, but workers estimate that power may not be fully restored until at least 9 or 10 PM tonight.
• ⚠️ While some residents experienced short outages, nearly 4,000 customers remain without power at this hour.