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Thousands of New Yorkers lack power as nor’easter approaches

Thousands still lack power or heat after Sandy but elsewhere city’s schools and subway lines are almost back to normal New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg promised Monday that all New Yorkers still without power following superstorm Sandy would be found warm shelters ahead of a new storm hitting the…

Hurricane Sandy: How utilities are planning for power outages

Hurricane Sandy: how utilities are planning for power outages With utility companies analyzing potential storm tracks for hurricane Sandy and deciding just how many utility crews to request to prepare for fallen power lines, Seth Guikema could be their best friend. He is part of a pioneering attempt to help…

Power outages from deadly storms could last days as heat wave continues

Storms that killed 13 across eastern US have left hundreds of thousands without power amid record-breaking temperatures Hundreds of thousands of residents could be left without power for days after vicious storms lashed the eastern US, bringing down electricity lines and resulting in at least 13 deaths. Officials said it…