How to Prevent a Power Outage From Becoming a Crisis

Protecting the electricity vulnerable should be the first priority during a heat wave

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A police officer directs traffic as a Con Edison crew works to restore power due to Tropical Storm Isaias in Staten Island, New York.
A Con Edison crew on Staten Island works to restore power after Tropical Storm Isaias on 4 August 2020.
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