Dive Summary:
- Consolidated Edison cut power to about 160,000 customers on Tuesday night due to storm-related problems; the utility also reduced power to some Brooklyn homes.
- One of the problems Con Ed faced was a 14-foot high surge of water, which is almost two feet higher than its substations had been built to withstand.
- As the substation flooded, an explosion erupted and a huge section of New York went completely dark; it may take days to properly assess the damage.
From the article:
The aftermath of the superstorm Sandy has created more problems for customers in Brooklyn and Staten Island.
Consolidated Edison says storm-related problems on high voltage systems forced the utility to cut power to about 160,000 customers on Tuesday night. ...
