Expect Power Outages This Week While Con Edison Upgrades Equipment

Alex Ellefson -
Con Edison workers. (Photo: Dan DeLuca / Flickr)

Con Edison has advised some if its customers in Sheepshead Bay that they could experience brief power outages due to electrical improvements that are part of an ongoing post-Sandy storm protection plan.

The work begins begins Wednesday, September 16, and will continue through Friday, September 18, and will take place from 7am – 5pm.

  • Brigham Street, between Avenue X and Avenue Y
  • Bragg Street, between Avenue X and Avenue Y
  • Coyle Street, between Avenue X and Avenue Y

During construction, residents in that area will likely experience brief power outages, according to a notice circulated by the Con Edison.

A spokesperson said the company made robo calls to notify affected customers. Those who rely on life support equipment, and will need back up power, have also been contacted by Con Edison, the spokesperson said.

Anyone with questions about the project, is encouraged to call Con Edison’s Public Affairs office at 1-718-802-5671, or email BrooklynPa@conEd.com.