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New Measure Backed By Yonkers Lawmaker Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires New Measure Backed By Yonkers Lawmaker Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires
New Measure Backed By Yonkers Lawmaker Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires A new law signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will force utility companies in the state to quickly respond to downed wires reported by members of the public.  The legislation, which was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22, will protect residents during storms by requiring utility companies to respond to reports of downed wires no later than 72 hours after the response to the emergency event ends, according to Hochul.  Before the new law was signed, power companies were only required to have a plan to secure a wire on a schedule if it was reported by a municipal emergency official.&nb…

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