GMP Urging Safety This Evening as Halloween Storm Forecasted to Bring Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds

National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch and Wind Advisory With Gusts Up To 55MPH This Evening Into Friday

COLCHESTER, Vt. – Green Mountain Power (GMP) is urging safety as forecasters call for an intensifying storm just as families may head out to trick-or-treat for Halloween. As much as three inches of rain is predicted this evening through Friday, and winds could reach 55MPH according to meteorologists, who say scattered outages are possible. GMP will respond as quickly and safely as possible.

“The forecasted strong winds and heavy rain on top of recent rainstorms are a concern. Saturated ground could make it easier for trees to topple and take down lines, ” said Mike Burke, GMP’s Chief Field Operations Executive. GMP has brought in crews from out of state to be available to assist GMP crews. “Anyone outside this evening – crews or trick-or-treaters – needs to be alert about changing weather conditions and the possibility of flying debris.”

GMP is urging safety, and for customers to be prepared. Stay alert, stay away from all downed lines or trees, and don’t ever drive over water covered roads. Customers can call 888-835-4672 to report outages, and should call 911 for a medical emergency.

For more GMP storm safety tips, and to sign up for text alerts visit the Safety Guide

Report outages and track restoration times in GMP’s online Outage Center

About Green Mountain Power

Green Mountain Power (GMP) serves approximately 265,000 residential and business customers in Vermont and is partnering with them to improve lives and transform communities. GMP is focused on a new way of doing business to meet the needs of customers with integrated energy services that help people use less energy and save money, while continuing to generate clean, cost-effective and reliable power in Vermont. GMP earned a spot on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the World list three years in a row (2017, 2018, 2019).  GMP is the first utility in the world to get a B Corp certification, meeting rigorous social, environmental, accountability and transparency standards and committing to use business as a force for good. J.D. Power’s 2018 and 2019 rankings put GMP among top utilities for customer satisfaction. In 2019, GMP was named “One of the Best Places To Work in Vermont” by Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, and was the winner of the Deane C. Davis Outstanding Vermont Business of the Year Award.

Kristin Kelly, Green Mountain Power
(802) 318-0872
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