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March 18, 2010

CMP workers help to restore Long Island, NY, power

AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power crews are on New York's Long Island helping to restore service to 263,000 customers who are still in the dark following a weekend wind storm.

CMP President Sara Burns says the company is returning the favor after crews came from as far away as Florida and Michigan a few weeks ago when Maine had widespread power outages.

Long Island experienced near-hurricane force winds on March 13.

CMP responded by sending 28 two-man line crews, eight supervisors, four safety specialists, six mechanics and two coordinators to New York earlier this week to assist the Long Island Power Authority's recovery efforts.

The company hopes to have the lights on for everyone by Thursday night.
 

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