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Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation

Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands, Central Hudson Says Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands, Central Hudson Says
Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands, Central Hudson Says Thousands have lost power in the area as severe storms have swept through, bringing extreme thunderstorms and rain to the area. Central Hudson customers were reporting 77 outages as of 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, impacting 5,080 customers in the region - including 338 in Dutchess County and 103 in Orange County. 4,638 Central Hudson customers in Ulster are also being impacted by the storm. A cold front is expected to hit the area on Tuesday afternoon, bringing thunderstorms and cooler temperatures - as well as strong wind gust s, thunder and lightning. Flooding has also been predicted i…
Alert Issued For Central Hudson Bill Payment Scam Alert Issued For Central Hudson Bill Payment Scam
Alert Issued For Central Hudson Bill Payment Scam With temperatures continuing to rise and more and more air conditioners getting turned up, a new scam involving utility companies is making the rounds in the area. The Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation is warning area residents and their customers to be aware of utility bill payment scams that “continue to take place int eh region and have become more prevalent.” The most recent incidents used by scammers have been contacts by telephone, with the caller ID 800-852-6655; however, other phone numbers may also be used. “We want our customers to know how to recognize signs of a poten…