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Nor'easter update on Long Island
FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest on the nor'easter from Freeport, Long Island.
NEW YORK CITY - Thousands of people across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were without power on Monday after a weekend nor'easter slammed the Tri-State area with heavy rain, strong winds and some coastal flooding.
- MORE: Nor'easter forecast: When will the rain, heavy wind stop in NY, NJ?
- MORE: Nor'easter rain totals: Here's how much fell in parts of NY, NJ, CT
Power outages in my area
Local perspective:
On Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for eight southern counties. As a result, New York City's annual Columbus Day Parade was canceled.
NY power outages
- As of Monday 2 p.m., over 10,300 customers were without power. Click HERE for the latest numbers.
NJ power outages
- As of Monday 2 p.m., over 7,800 customers were without power. Click HERE for the latest numbers.
CT power outages
- As of Monday 2 p.m., over 11,300 customers were without power. Click HERE for the latest numbers.
Are there delays, cancelations at NYC area airports?
Check the status of each airport below:
LaGuardia Airport delays
- For more information from FlightAware, click HERE.
Newark Airport delays
- For more information from FlightAware, click HERE.
JFK Airport delays
- For more information from FlightAware, click HERE.
What to do before and during an outage
What you can do:
High winds can commonly lead to power outages.
The National Weather Service suggests gathering your supplies, charging your cell phone, and turning your refrigerator/ freezers to a colder setting before an outage. During an outage, here is what you can do:
- Stay clear of downed power lines
- Turn off all appliances
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage
- Do not use generators indoors
NJ Transit train schedule
Click HERE for more information.