"As of Monday morning, 2,255 Brooklyn customers were without power, according to Con Edison's outage map. The heaviest impact was in Boerum Hill and Park Slope, where more than 1,500 homes remained in the dark, though scattered outages were reported across the borough. Officials said utility crews are already on the scene at some locations working to restore electricity as quickly as possible, while additional crews have been dispatched to other areas and are expected to arrive soon."
"Outages that began late Friday night still lack estimated restoration times for most customers, though some may see power restored by around 5 p.m., officials said. Con Edison said melting snow mixed with road salt can seep into underground electrical systems, damaging equipment and forcing shutdowns for safety, while snow-covered manholes have slowed repairs. With temperatures expected to stay near freezing during the week and plunge again over the weekend, residents without electricity are being advised to take steps to stay warm."
2,255 Brooklyn customers were without power Monday, with the heaviest impact in Boerum Hill and Park Slope where over 1,500 homes remained dark. Utility crews are on scene and additional crews have been dispatched to restore electricity, and residents are advised to check the company's website for updates. Outages that began late Friday night still lack estimated restoration times for most customers, though some may see power restored by about 5 p.m. Con Edison reported melting snow mixed with road salt can seep into underground electrical systems, damaging equipment and forcing safety shutdowns, and snow-covered manholes have slowed repairs. Temperatures are expected to stay near freezing and then plunge, and warming centers are open across all five boroughs after at least 14 cold-related deaths were reported, with hypothermia cited in seven cases.
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