NYSEG Responding to Outages in Brewster Division
23,000 customers have been impacted by high winds and thunderstorms
Brewster, NY — July 5, 2026 — New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) is responding to outages in the Hudson Valley caused by high winds and thunderstorms. Approximately 23,000 customers in NYSEG’s Brewster Division, which includes Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties, have been impacted with the peak customer impacts at 7:55 PM Saturday night. Overnight, crews restored power to approximately 5,000 customers. As of 11:00 AM on Sunday morning, approximately 18,000 customers remain without power.
Crews will continue to assess damage and clear roadways of downed wires and storm debris to allow for emergency vehicle access. They will also make critical network repairs as safely and quickly as possible. This includes setting poles to replace those broken in the storm and repairing numerous downed wires. The company has mobilized employees for storm response and has deployed additional tree and line crews from other areas of NY and Maine to help restore service.
Crews will be working to safely restore service to customers as soon as possible and will continue restoration efforts today. Due to the extent of damage to the area already assessed by crews, the Company anticipates that restoration efforts will extend to Monday, with the possibility of restoration continuing to Tuesday for a smaller number of customers in the most damaged areas. There may be customers with damage to their homes or businesses that need to make repairs before they can have service reconnected. In those instances, the Company will work with the customers to coordinate their restoration. Crews will be working in shifts throughout the day and overnight to continue efforts.
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.
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.
- To report a power interruption, contact NYSEG at 1.800.572.1131.
- 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