UPDATE: NYSEG Estimates on Power Outages

4PM: NYSEG reports 2,949 customers without power in Putnam County.

BREWSTER 2

CARMEL 1,110

KENT 520

PATTERSON 170

PUTNAM VALL 804

SOMERS 592

SOUTHEAST 332

Here’s a recent statement from the utility:

NYSEG is currently reporting approximately 8,000 customers without power in its Brewster Division (parts of Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties) as a result of several rounds of lightning, severe wind and heavy rain beginning last evening. The outage count is down from a peak of more than 15,000 early this morning.

“Our local crews and support personnel have been working since the outset and we are continuing to bring in additional resources – including line and tree crews – from across the state,” said Mark S. Lynch, president and CEO of NYSEG and RG&E. “Our commitment to our customers who are without power is to restore service safely and as quickly as possible.”

As NYSEG continues to respond to downed wires incidents to ensure public safety, the company expects to have 90% of the original storm-related outages restored by 1 p.m. tomorrow. For the latest outage counts; outage locations by county, municipality and streets/roads; and estimated restoration times (as they are available), visit: http://www.nyseg.com/Outages/outageinformation.html

Power Restoration Priorities

NYSEG’s first priority is responding to known incidents of downed power lines to make the situations safe. (Customers are asked to call 1.800.572.1131 to report downed wires.) Once this vital public safety work is complete, the company will:

• • Assess the damage to the electricity delivery system.
  • Develop a detailed restoration plan.
  • Make repairs as quickly as possible.

How We Go About Restoring Power Following Major Storms

We first repair the backbone of the electricity system – transmission lines and substations – that bring electricity to the local distribution system that serves our customers. We then make any necessary repairs to the distribution system that includes the poles and power lines along streets and roads, focusing first on those circuits where we can restore power to the largest number of customers. As part of this process, we take into account the needs of hospitals, nursing homes, fire and police stations, as well as any other critical infrastructure. This is a time-proven process that ensures we safely restore service as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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1:20PM: State DOT officials report Route 301 between Gipsy Trail Road and Smokey Hollow Court is closed as of 1:10 PM for about 5 hours- due to downed trees and wires.

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NYSEG is estimating power will be restored to most customers in Putnam County by 1PM Friday.

As of 11:45AM these power outages still exist:

BREWSTER 2

CARMEL 1,608

KENT 504

PATTERSON 535

PUTNAM VALLEY 812

SOUTHEAST 277

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Homes and businesses across Brewster and Southeast lost power in the high winds and pouring rain of Wednesday night’s storm.

NYSEG says as of 8AM these power outages still exist:

BREWSTER: 2

CARMEL: 1,768

KENT: 555

PATTERSON: 529

PUTNAM VALLEY: 890

SOUTHEAST: 489

NYSEG urges customers to remember: Stay away from downed power lines. No line is safe to touch, ever! Also, stay out of flooded basements because energized wiring or outlets may pose a hazard to you.