Oneonta: NYSEG Restoration Nears Completion - 5 p.m.
Company expects to complete restoration today
BINGHAMTON, New York — December 26, 2020, 5:00 p.m. — New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) crews continue to restore power to customers in the company’s Oneonta Division following the impact of strong wind and rain that moved through the area Friday. Significant restoration progress was made during the day today and currently 354 customers remain without power in the Oneonta Division, which includes Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Greene, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Otsego, Schoharie, Ulster counties.
The remaining pockets of customers without power include many instances of damaged infrastructure that is challenging to access for field crews or requires time consuming repair in order to restore service. Crews will continue to work as quickly and safely as possible to restore customers. NYSEG expects to restore all customers by the end of the day except those who are in locations inaccessible due to flooding conditions or have damaged electrical equipment in need of repair. The company appreciates the patience of customers and understands the challenges service disruptions may cause, especially during the holidays and in colder weather.
After Restoration
NYSEG encourages any customer without power after restoration is complete to contact the company at 800.572.1131 to report the issue and allow crews to investigate. Once every customer is restored, the company will continue to fix remaining damage that occurred but did not affect customers or the reliability of service. That will then be followed by a full system sweep of all affected circuits to look for damage or issues that may have been missed but that could cause service disruptions in the future. The system will then be returned to normal conditions.
Outage Information
- 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 .
- You can use our new mobile app to report and check the status of outages. To download the application, customers should search “AVANGRID” in the Apple or Android app stores and select “NYSEG”. The application is free to download.
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.
- NYSEG 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.
- 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 companies’ first priorities are to respond to reports of downed power lines to keep the public safe. NYSEG 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 and the company’s social media pages:
- Facebook: @NYSEandG
- Twitter: @NYSEandG
Media Contacts:
- Sarah Warren
sarah.warren@avangrid.com
585.794.9253