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Potentially Severe Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Potentially Severe Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns
Potentially Severe Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns A Nor'easter that is expected to move through the area and dump up to 18 inches of snow in some spots farthest north could also cause power outages and downed trees. Due to the latest projections on the storm, which is forecast to move through the area on Thursday, Dec. 15 into Friday, Dec. 16, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is advising customers to prepare for potentially severe winter weather. Forecasts are calling for a wintry mix that could bring heavy, wet snow to areas of higher elevation west of the Hudson River and a mix of rain and snow throughout the valleys and oth…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Gusty Storms With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Gusty Storms With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns
Gusty Storms With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has advised customers to prepare for power outages as potentially severe thunderstorms could bring large hail and strong winds to the region. A cold front is expected to move through the area beginning on the afternoon of Monday, May 16, and it could bring powerful storms, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier report - Potent Storm Will Bring 60 MPH-Plus Wind Gusts, Possible Hail, Tornadoes, Power Outages Central Hudson said the storms could knock trees onto the power lines and cause service interruptions. "We are closely monitor…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Nor'easter Could Cause Service Interruptions, Central Hudson Warns Nor'easter Could Cause Service Interruptions, Central Hudson Warns
Nor'easter Could Cause Service Interruptions, Central Hudson Warns Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has issued an alert to customers to prepare for possible power outages ahead of a storm that is set to move through the region. The company said in parts of western Ulster, Albany, and Greene counties, the storm could bring six or more inches of wet snow, along with wind gusts faster than 20 miles per hour in higher terrains from the night of Monday, April 18, into the morning Tuesday, April 19. Related - Here's Timing For Massive Nor'easter Bringing Damaging Winds That Could Knock Out Power “We are closely monitoring the potential for win…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Scam Alert: Central Hudson Urges Caution To Customers Scam Alert: Central Hudson Urges Caution To Customers
Scam Alert: Central Hudson Urges Caution To Customers Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is urging its customers to stay vigilant in the fight for scam prevention. As part of the Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) “Utility Scam Awareness Week,” Central Hudson is working to increase awareness of scam prevention methods during the week of Nov. 17. "Central Hudson is taking part in this important awareness campaign and is working together with UUAS to help our customers avoid becoming victimized," said Charles A. Freni, President and CEO of Central Hudson, adding that scammers often represent themselves as utility company employees …

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by Valerie Musson
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Central Hudson Warns Residents Of Phone Scam Central Hudson Warns Residents Of Phone Scam
Central Hudson Warns Residents Of Phone Scam With a new year comes new scams, and Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is warning customers of heightened fraudulent activity. Central Hudson released a new alert about scammers who have been contacting customers with bogus calls threatening to disconnect utility services if payment using a purchased prepaid card is not made immediately. Officials said that scammers’ calls appear to be from Central Hudson, using the utility’s caller ID phone number. “Central Hudson would never request a payment in this way, and warns customers to be vigilant against these scams,” officials note…

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by Zak Failla
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Rhinebeck Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson Rhinebeck Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson
Rhinebeck Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has appointed a local man as president and CEO of the Poughkeepsie-based utility. Charles A. Freni, of Rhinebeck, will succeed Michael L. Mosher, who has served in the position since 2016, effective Sept. 15, according to the Central Hudson Board of Directors. “Charlie’s extensive background in utility management and operations makes him an ideal leader for Central Hudson,” said Margarita K. Dilley, chairman of the board. “We are confident that Charlie will guide the organization well and maintain its longstanding commitment to excellent custome…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Day 4: Latest Update On Central Hudson Power Restoration In Dutchess Day 4: Latest Update On Central Hudson Power Restoration In Dutchess
Day 4: Latest Update On Central Hudson Power Restoration In Dutchess Nearly 85 percent of the 74,000 customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation impacted by Tuesday’s damaging storm have had power restored, following a restoration effort to clear trees, open roadways and repair the electric system.  Approximately 13,000 outages remain in nearly 400 individual damage locations, primarily in heavily impacted areas of southern Dutchess and northeast Orange counties, where excessive tree damage remains a concern. As of 7 a.m., approximately 4,400 customers remain without electric service in Dutchess County, 7,700 in Orange County, 530 in Putnam Co…

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Update On Central Hudson Customers In Dutchess Still Without Power Update On Central Hudson Customers In Dutchess Still Without Power
Update On Central Hudson Customers In Dutchess Still Without Power Electric service has been restored to approximately half the more than 74,000 customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation impacted by Tuesday’s powerful severe storm system.  As of 7 a.m. Thursday, approximately 37,000 customers remained without electric service in more than 425 individual damage locations, following a damaging storm that brought severe winds to the region, hitting hardest in the southern portion of Central Hudson’s service area. Remaining power outages in the most heavily impacted areas are 9,700 in Dutchess County, 24,000 in Orange County, 1,500 in Ulster C…

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