Here is my summary of the latest update on the status of power outages in Beverly, from the Mayor’s office:

Beverly currently has approximately 40% of its National Grid customers without power.

Due to winds over 30 mph, National Grid is not able to be up in the lifts doing restoration work. They will begin that portion of the work once winds remain below 30 mph, which is expected to happen by this evening.

In the meantime, National Grid crews are doing safety work, striving to clean up and secure loose lines, etc., so that when restoration can begin they are ready. Additionally, 200 out of state crews are headed to the North Shore to assist with restoration. Once restoration begins, National Grid has 72 hours to restore power to all customers in a given area. This means that while - hopefully - many Beverly homes will wake up tomorrow with power restored, others may not.

If you have particular high-need circumstances (illnesses in your household, vulnerable people, etc) that would warrant expedited attention to your case, please contact the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (977-921-6000) and let them know. They can help connect you with the correct folks.

In the meantime, let’s continue to work together to help each other and please stay safe, avoid downed trees and power lines, and please call National Grid to alert them should you see a downed line.

Thank you! I will post more info and updates as I hear them!