Versant Power line crews will be ready to address any outages over the weekend as a major winter storm is forecast to bring snow and strong winds to northern and eastern Maine.
With blizzard conditions expected, particularly Down East, local contract crews, tree crews and other support staff also will be in place to assist with repairs and restorations.” Our storm team will continue to monitor the forecast and make adjustments to ensure we’re ready when the storm
lands,” said Stan Hartin, Versant Power’s storm manager. “With a significant amount of snowfall and strong winds predicted, as well as a chance of blowing snow, we’re making sure we have equipment in place and staff prepared to respond throughout our service territory.”
Customers are reminded to be mindful of the following safety hazards:
NEVER touch a downed power line or a tree in contact with one
It is never safe to move lines out of the way or drive over the top of them.
It is not possible to tell if a line is energized simply by looking at it.
NEVER cut or remove a tree that is in contact with a power line.
If you have to travel, pay attention to advisories and conditions.
Slow down or move over and change lanes, when possible, if approaching utility crews working on roadways.
Customers with special medical needs are encouraged to create a plan to follow if power to their home is interrupted for a period of time.
You can prepare by:-Ensuring you have a supply of fresh water.
Charging your cellphone and other electronic devices.
-Setting aside warm clothing and blankets-Preparing flashlights and a battery-operated radio in case you must shelter in place until it is safe to travel. –
If you have a generator, review the manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure you use it safely.
Versant Power Customer Service Representatives and other support staff are ready to help if your power goes out.
You can fill out a Power Issue Report Form at versantpower.com or call our Customer Contact Center at 1-855-363-7211 or 207-973-2000.
Customers can also report an outage directly from their Online Services account.
We will share any updates at versantpower.com and on Twitter @versantpower.
Versant Power is committed to delivering safe, reliable electric service.
As the state’s second-largest electric utility, the company delivers electricity to more than 159,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across 10,400 square miles in five counties in eastern and northern Maine.