Brooklyn Battles Power Outages as Salt-Corroded Cables Leave Thousands in the Dark
Salt used to melt snow corroded underground power cables in Brooklyn, causing outages for about 2,000 residents and hindering Con Edison repair efforts.
Con Ed blames salt spread after thousands lose power in Brooklyn
Salt and melted snow seeping into underground cables has caused localized power outages across Brooklyn and delayed restorations due to corrosion and limited crew access.
