Eversource Energy : Preparing for Tropical Storm Elsa

Energy company encourages customers to also prepare

MANCHESTER, N.H. (July 7, 2021)
- With Tropical Storm Elsa's expected arrival in New England approaching, as well as the possibility for thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight, Eversource is letting customers and communities know the company is ready to respond, positioning crews and other resources across New Hampshire to prepare for any potential outages. Customer care representatives are at the ready to take calls, and Eversource will continue closely monitoring the forecast and adjusting resources as needed.

'While the forecast currently indicates stronger potential impacts in southern New England, we're actively preparing for the heavy rain and strong winds that this storm will bring to New Hampshire,' said Eversource NH President Joe Purington. 'We're closely monitoring several storm models, holding planning meetings and pre-positioning equipment and crews so that we're ready to respond and restore power as quickly and safely as possible to our customers.'

Eversource urges customers to always stay clear of any downed wires and to report them immediately to 911. Be sure to report any outage online at Eversource.com, or by calling 800-662-7764. Eversource recommends customers assemble or restock a storm kit with essential items, including pet food and medications, and make sure that all wireless communications devices are fully charged.

Additional preparedness tips can be found at Eversource.com.

Eversource (NYSE: ES), celebrated as a national leader for its corporate citizenship, is the #1 energy company in Newsweek 's list of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2021 and recognized as one of America's Most JUST Companies. Eversource is New Hampshire's largest electric utility, serving nearly 528,000 homes and businesses in 211 cities and towns, and also supplies water to approximately 9,500 homes and businesses in Hampton, North Hampton and Rye. Eversource is proud to be recognized as the #1 contributor to United Way in New Hampshire. Eversource harnesses the commitment of approximately 9,300 employees across three states to build a single, united company around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy and water with superior customer service. The #1 energy efficiency provider in the nation, the company is empowering a clean energy future in the Northeast, with nationally recognized energy efficiency solutions and successful programs to integrate new clean energy resources like solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles and battery storage, into the electric system. For more information, please visit eversource.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more information on our water services, visit aquarionwater.com.

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