Con Edison Distributes Dry Ice to Customers in Brooklyn

While Con Edison crews restore electric service to residents in areas of Brooklyn affected by interruptions caused by intense heat and humidity, the company is distributing dry ice to customers.

Bags of dry ice are being distributed in the parking lot of Public School 189 at 1100 East New York Ave. Con Edison personnel are at the site to answer customer questions. The distribution will take place until 10:30 p.m. or when supplies run out.

For residents picking up dry ice, instructions for safe handling and disposal are printed on the paper bag containing the ice. Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide and should be used only in well-ventilated areas. Keep children and pets safely away.

Con Edison continues to urge customers in the area to discontinue their use of non-essential electrical appliances and equipment as the intense heat continues to place a strain on the electric delivery system.