NYSEG Announces Dry Ice and Bottled Watter Distribution in Mechanicville Division

Dry Ice and bottled water distribution will begin Saturday morning in Chatham

Mechanicville, NY — July 3, 2026 — New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) will support its customers who are without power in the Mechanicville division by providing bottled water and dry ice at Chatham Fire Department on Saturday, July 4th beginning 8am until 2pm The event will continue until supplies are exhausted. The Chatham Fire Department is located at 2 Hoffman Street, Chatham, NY 12037.

 

Approximately 5,000 customers in the Mechanicville Division, primarily in Columbia County, experienced outages. As of Friday night, less than 2,000 Columbia County customers remain impacted. Crews have been working around the clock in intense heat to restore power safely and as quickly as possible.

 

How to Stay Up-to-Date 

NYSEG will continue to provide updates throughout the event on its websites and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and X). Customers should also sign up for email alerts and download the NYSEG mobile app to get the most up-to-date information.  

  

Safety Tips 

The Company offers the following reminders as the storm continues to impact the region to stay safe if power outages occur. 

 

  • Sign up for Outage Alerts to receive updates automatically by phone, text, or email as the Company updates the status of the restoration process in their area. Customers can sign up for outage alerts by visiting here.
  • Keep battery-operated flashlights and radios on hand, along with supplies of drinking water and non-perishable foods. 
  • Make sure that smart phones, tablets, and other mobile devices are fully charged. 
  • Fill your car’s fuel tank. 

 

Stay away from downed wires: 

  • Stay at least 30 feet from a downed power line. 
  • If a downed wire comes in contact with your vehicle, stay inside and wait for help. If you must get out because of fire or other danger, jump clear of the vehicle to avoid any contact with the vehicle and the ground at the same time. Land with your feet together and hop with feet together or shuffle away; don’t run or stride. 
  • Customers should call 1.800. 572.1131 to report downed power lines or other hazardous situations. 

 

During a power interruption: 

  • Contact neighbors to see if their power is off. A loss of power may be the result of a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. 
  • Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible. Most food will last 24 hours if you minimize the opening of refrigerator and freezer doors. 

 

Power restoration priorities: 

The Company’s first priority is to respond to reports of downed power lines to keep the public 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. 

 

For additional information, including storm preparation tips, storm safety information, generator safety information, restoration priorities and emergency resources, visit Outage Central at NYSEG.com and on the company’s social media pages: 

 

    Facebook: @NYSEandG
•    Twitter/X: @NYSEandG
•    Instagram: @nyseg.co

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About NYSEG: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) is a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. Established in 1852, NYSEG operates approximately 35,000 miles of electric distribution lines and 4,500 miles of electric transmission lines across more than 40% of upstate New York. It also operates more than 8,150 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 20 miles of gas transmission pipelines. It serves approximately 894,000 electricity customers and 266,000 natural gas customers. For more information, visit www.nyseg.com.

About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 25 states with approximately $50 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid operates more than 80 energy generation facilities across the United States, and the company has a capacity of over 11 GW capable of powering over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,500 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com. 
 

Media Contact:

Florencia Feleder
florencia.feleder@avangrid.com
838-292-6869