PSE&G braces for holiday weekend heat wave and storm threats

Paul Toscarelli, vice president of Electric Operations at PSE&G, confirmed that crews have been repositioned across the service territory to expedite potential repairs. The utility has also secured critical materials and increased support for its call centers, including deploying additional appliance technicians to address air conditioning failures caused by the extreme demand.

Residents are advised to maintain distance from downed power lines—treating them as live at all times—and to keep medical equipment backup plans finalized. To manage energy strain, the company recommends raising thermostats while away and utilizing ceiling fans to assist cooling systems. Outage reports and status updates can be tracked via the PSE&G mobile app or by texting OUT to 4PSEG.