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Power Restoration

Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures
Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures With temperatures dropping and the heart of winter fast approaching, Hudson Valley utility companies are ramping up their storm preparedness efforts. After being caught off-guard by a massive storm last month that left the region reeling, area utility companies have released winter storm preparation messages to their customers. Con Edison is unveiling a new texting program for customers this year. The new system will allow Con Ed to send weather warning and preparation information before a storm arrives, system safety updates and estimated time of power restoration. Outages can also be repo…
Day 4: Latest Update On Central Hudson Power Restoration In Orange County Day 4: Latest Update On Central Hudson Power Restoration In Orange County
Day 4: Latest Update On Central Hudson Power Restoration In Orange County 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…