Orange and Rockland Utilities say they are well prepared for Sunday night’s storm with crews and new technologies to assist retain tree limbs off of wires.  

The utility says they started employing spacer cables just after Superstorm Sandy. The cables bundles the wires so when a branch hits them, it is much more possible to bounce off than pull them down.

Spokesman Mike Donovan suggests the big problem will be ice on the wires. 

“The bodyweight is incredible,” Donovan explains. “It boggles your brain to know how considerably weight that adds.” 

If you see a cable on the ground or hanging where by it really should not be, do not go near it. You are encouraged to get in contact with your utility corporation instantly.