17,000 Putnam Outages Remain Thursday

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — To insure a coordinated response to the power outages across Putnam County due to Tuesday's tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, key personnel remain in the Putnam County Emergency Operations Center. This includes NYSEG, Central Hudson, the National Guard and highway departments.

NYSEG reports there are still 17,788 customers out of power in Putnam County as of 11:38 a.m. Thursday. The estimated restoration time is 7 p.m. May 18.

Central Hudson reports 1,633 Putnam customers still out of electricity. No estimate has been made for restoration time.

SEE ALSO: Putnam Comfort Stations Open; Some County Offices Closed

PHOTO: Route 52, Wednesday/ submitted by Leticia Ramirez. Send your photos from the storm and cleanup to lanning.taliaferro@patch.com