NYC's Con Ed says it's preparing for next storm
After 975,000 lost power during Sandy, NYC's Con Ed says it's preparing for next big storm
NEW YORK (AP) -- Consolidated Edison CEO Kevin Burke says the utility is preparing for the next big storm. The measures include raising some equipment on platforms and building concrete walls around other pieces of equipment.
Burke said Tuesday that Con Ed plans to invest $1 billion over the next four years in storm protection work.
He said it does not look like the federal government will reimburse the utility for any of the costs.
Con Ed was sharply criticized after Superstorm Sandy.
About 975,000 of its customers in New York City and Westchester County lost power. Tens of thousands of them were still out after 10 days.
Burke said Con Ed's preparations also include installing stronger overhead cable that won't be taken down by tree branches.
