Updated Power Outage List:
Niagara Falls - Outage: 1,764 Customers effected Hyde Park Blvb near Packard, along Portage and Walnut Street Area. Traffic Lights effected. Remember when a traffic light is not functioning is becomes a all ways stop.
Niagara Falls - Outage: College Avenue - Lewiston Road Highland Area 596 customers out.
Tonawanda Creek Road, West of Blvb. and Wilson at Rochester Roads : Trees Down
Communities north of the City of Buffalo, (Metro) are experiencing many small outages. Specifically between Niagara Street, Buffalo and Eggertsville ( Baily and Main ) ranging between 5 and 137.
Route 104 between Beebe and Ewing Road, outage 136 customers involved (Near Newfane) 3pm forecast to restore.
Rochester, NY
Rush, Town of (743 customers affected)
Mendon, Town of (40 customers affected)
Henrietta, All of the 463 customers are affected)
Current County Breakdown:
Niagara County: Customers Served: 81,141 Customers Affected: 3,221 Assessing Condition
Orleans: Customers Served: 18,171 Customers Affected: 50 Forecasted by 3:15
Genesee: Customers Served: 26,333 Customers Affected: 176 Forecasted by 3:00
Cattaraugus: Customers Served: 31,599 Customers Affected: 439 Assessing Condition
Erie County: Customers Served: 277,913 Customers Affected: 2,261 Assessing Condition
Accurate as of timestamp
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Multiple reports of tree limbs being down in roadways:
A. Lower Mountain Road. Tree blocking lane
B. Niagara Street Extension
C. Route 31 (Wheatfield / Sanborn)
Current Power outages as per National Grid:
Niagara Falls 439 customers
Yates Center 5
Niagara on the Lake 5
East Robinson Street Amherst, NY (14228) 96 customers (Assessing situation)
Tonawanda Delaware near Young - 26 (Should be back 1pm)
Grand Island - 5 out
Rich's Corners ( Medina) 17 out estimated time restore 2:15
Zoar Valley 85 customers should be restored soon
A. Lower Mountain Road. Tree blocking lane
B. Niagara Street Extension
C. Route 31 (Wheatfield / Sanborn)
Current Power outages as per National Grid:
Niagara Falls 439 customers
Yates Center 5
Niagara on the Lake 5
East Robinson Street Amherst, NY (14228) 96 customers (Assessing situation)
Tonawanda Delaware near Young - 26 (Should be back 1pm)
Grand Island - 5 out
Rich's Corners ( Medina) 17 out estimated time restore 2:15
Zoar Valley 85 customers should be restored soon
Friday, May 7, 2010
Be Prepared for Power Outages During Severe Weather Months
Be Prepared for Power Outages During Severe Weather Months
Issued By: NYS - Emergency Management Office
Affected Jurisdictions: New York
With the severe weather season upon us and start of hurricane/coastal storm season less than a month away, the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) today advised New Yorkers to be prepared for and know what to do in the event storms knock out electric power.
“While we have good advance warning of severe weather, we can’t stop severe summer storms from happening,” said John R. Gibb, SEMO Director. “But we can mitigate the effect they have on our lives when they cut electric power for several hours or several days. Knowing what to do and when to do it is important for everyone during an emergency.”
In New York State, the hurricane season traditionally begins June 1 and runs through November 30. While hurricanes are predominantly coastal storms, in the past they have impacted areas of the State hundreds of miles from the ocean such as Tropical Storms Agnes in the Southern Tier (1972) and Floyd in the Hudson Valley (1999).
Gibb reminded New Yorkers that during an emergency, such as March’s severe storms, electricity, water, heat and air conditioning or telephone service may not work. He said that individuals and families should have an emergency plan in place and emphasized that collecting emergency supplies now can save precious time in the event that residents must evacuate or go without electricity, water or heat for an extended period of time.
Here are some simple steps to take to be prepared for a possible loss of electricity:
•If you use medication that requires refrigeration, most can be kept in a closed refrigerator for several hours without a problem - check with your physician or pharmacist.
•If you have space in your refrigerator or freezer, consider filling plastic containers with water, leaving an inch of space inside each one – this will help keep food cold if the power goes out. A half full freezer will hold food safely for up to 24 hours. A full freezer will hold food safely for 48 hours. Do not open the freezer door if you can avoid it.
•Plan to have an alternative cooking source, such as a camp stove or outdoor grill. Follow appropriate safety rules for its use outside the residence.
•Consider buying a generator and follow the rules for using it outside the residence. Before installing a generator, be sure to properly disconnect from your utility electrical service. If possible, have your generator installed by a qualified electrician.
•If you have a computer, back up files and operating systems regularly. Turn off all computers, monitors, and other devices when they are not being used.
•If you have an electric garage door opener, find and know how to use the manual release level.
•If you have a telephone instrument or system that requires electricity to work, plan for alternate communication such as a standard telephone handset, cellular telephone, or radio.
Should you experience loss of power, follow these recommendations:
•Turn off major appliances to prevent damage from a possible surge when the power comes back on - keep one light turned on so you know when power returns.
•Call your utility provider to notify them of the outage.
•Check to see if your neighbors have power.
•Use only flashlights for emergency lighting -- candles pose the risk of fire.
•Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors shut to keep food from spoiling. When in doubt, throw it out!
•Do not use a charcoal grill indoors and do not use a gas stove for heat - they could give off harmful levels of carbon monoxide.
•In hot weather, take steps to remain cool. Move to the lowest level of the house. Open the windows to allow for plenty of ventilation. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Drink plenty of water.
•If you are in a tall building, take the stairs and move to the lowest level of the building.
•If trapped in an elevator, wait for assistance. Do not attempt to force the doors open. Remain patient - there is plenty of air and the interior of the elevator is designed for passenger safety.
•Remember to provide fresh, cool water for your pets.
•Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic signals will stop working during an outage, creating traffic congestion and dangerous driving conditions. If you must drive during a blackout, remember to obey the 4-way stop rule at intersections with non-functioning traffic signals.
•Remember that equipment such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and elevators may not be working.
Issued By: NYS - Emergency Management Office
Affected Jurisdictions: New York
With the severe weather season upon us and start of hurricane/coastal storm season less than a month away, the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) today advised New Yorkers to be prepared for and know what to do in the event storms knock out electric power.
“While we have good advance warning of severe weather, we can’t stop severe summer storms from happening,” said John R. Gibb, SEMO Director. “But we can mitigate the effect they have on our lives when they cut electric power for several hours or several days. Knowing what to do and when to do it is important for everyone during an emergency.”
In New York State, the hurricane season traditionally begins June 1 and runs through November 30. While hurricanes are predominantly coastal storms, in the past they have impacted areas of the State hundreds of miles from the ocean such as Tropical Storms Agnes in the Southern Tier (1972) and Floyd in the Hudson Valley (1999).
Gibb reminded New Yorkers that during an emergency, such as March’s severe storms, electricity, water, heat and air conditioning or telephone service may not work. He said that individuals and families should have an emergency plan in place and emphasized that collecting emergency supplies now can save precious time in the event that residents must evacuate or go without electricity, water or heat for an extended period of time.
Here are some simple steps to take to be prepared for a possible loss of electricity:
•If you use medication that requires refrigeration, most can be kept in a closed refrigerator for several hours without a problem - check with your physician or pharmacist.
•If you have space in your refrigerator or freezer, consider filling plastic containers with water, leaving an inch of space inside each one – this will help keep food cold if the power goes out. A half full freezer will hold food safely for up to 24 hours. A full freezer will hold food safely for 48 hours. Do not open the freezer door if you can avoid it.
•Plan to have an alternative cooking source, such as a camp stove or outdoor grill. Follow appropriate safety rules for its use outside the residence.
•Consider buying a generator and follow the rules for using it outside the residence. Before installing a generator, be sure to properly disconnect from your utility electrical service. If possible, have your generator installed by a qualified electrician.
•If you have a computer, back up files and operating systems regularly. Turn off all computers, monitors, and other devices when they are not being used.
•If you have an electric garage door opener, find and know how to use the manual release level.
•If you have a telephone instrument or system that requires electricity to work, plan for alternate communication such as a standard telephone handset, cellular telephone, or radio.
Should you experience loss of power, follow these recommendations:
•Turn off major appliances to prevent damage from a possible surge when the power comes back on - keep one light turned on so you know when power returns.
•Call your utility provider to notify them of the outage.
•Check to see if your neighbors have power.
•Use only flashlights for emergency lighting -- candles pose the risk of fire.
•Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors shut to keep food from spoiling. When in doubt, throw it out!
•Do not use a charcoal grill indoors and do not use a gas stove for heat - they could give off harmful levels of carbon monoxide.
•In hot weather, take steps to remain cool. Move to the lowest level of the house. Open the windows to allow for plenty of ventilation. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Drink plenty of water.
•If you are in a tall building, take the stairs and move to the lowest level of the building.
•If trapped in an elevator, wait for assistance. Do not attempt to force the doors open. Remain patient - there is plenty of air and the interior of the elevator is designed for passenger safety.
•Remember to provide fresh, cool water for your pets.
•Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic signals will stop working during an outage, creating traffic congestion and dangerous driving conditions. If you must drive during a blackout, remember to obey the 4-way stop rule at intersections with non-functioning traffic signals.
•Remember that equipment such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and elevators may not be working.
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National Grid Updated Power Outages:
National Grid Updated Power Outages:
Wilson, NY between , Burt and Elberta, NY
North of Route 93
Customers Affected: 629
Start time: May 7, 8:12 PM
Estimated restoration: May 7, 10:00 PM
Minor Outages in:
Pendleton, NY
LaSalle, NY (Wheatfield)
Wilson, NY between , Burt and Elberta, NY
North of Route 93
Customers Affected: 629
Start time: May 7, 8:12 PM
Estimated restoration: May 7, 10:00 PM
Minor Outages in:
Pendleton, NY
LaSalle, NY (Wheatfield)
Safety and Outage Information: Información de la seguridad y de la interrupción:
National Grid Power Corporation offers a tool for online users to check on status of power outages. This tool allows for look-up based on account number or by use of an interactive map. Theya lso offer suggestions and safety tips to prevent injury or property damage.
Link: (Or Click on picture on left)
http://www1.nationalgridus.com/niagaramohawk/stormcenter/
Chinese:
national Grid Power Corporation为在动力故障的状况的检查提供为网上用户的一个工具。 这个工具考虑到利用一张交互式地图根据的帐号或查寻。 Theya lso提议建议和防止伤害或物产的安全技巧
Spanish:
National Grid Power Corporation ofrece una herramienta para los usuarios en línea al cheque en el estado de fallos eléctricos. Esta herramienta permite las operaciones de búsqueda basadas en número de cuenta o por medio de un mapa interactivo. Sugerencias de la oferta del lso de Theya y extremidades de la seguridad para prevenir lesión o la característica
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Statewide Tornado Drill has begun
** EAS ACTIVATION - DRILL **
Moments ago the National Weather Service issued the following notice for the affected jurisdictons of:
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Wayne, Wyoming Counties
NEW YORK STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL... THERE IS NO SEVERE WEATHER OCCURING AT THIS TIME. THE 2010 NEW YORK STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL HAS BEGUN. SCHOOLS... BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS IN WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEW YORK SHOULD TEST IMPLEMENT THEIR TORNADO SAFETY PLANS AT THIS TIME. REPEATING THIS DRILL IS IN SUPPORT OF THE STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL AND SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK. THERE IS NO SEVERE WEATHER OCCURING AT THIS TIME. THE NEW YORK STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL PROVIDES SCHOOLS... GOVERNMENT AGENCIES... BUSINESSES... AND FAMILIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE THEIR TORNADO SAFETY PLANS PRIOR TO AN ACTUAL SEVERE WEATHER EVENT. DO YOU HAVE A PLAN IN PLACE? WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF SEVERE WEATHER APPROACHED? INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD DO AND DEVELOPING A PLAN CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT http://www.weather.gov/
Moments ago the National Weather Service issued the following notice for the affected jurisdictons of:
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Wayne, Wyoming Counties
NEW YORK STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL... THERE IS NO SEVERE WEATHER OCCURING AT THIS TIME. THE 2010 NEW YORK STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL HAS BEGUN. SCHOOLS... BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS IN WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEW YORK SHOULD TEST IMPLEMENT THEIR TORNADO SAFETY PLANS AT THIS TIME. REPEATING THIS DRILL IS IN SUPPORT OF THE STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL AND SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK. THERE IS NO SEVERE WEATHER OCCURING AT THIS TIME. THE NEW YORK STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL PROVIDES SCHOOLS... GOVERNMENT AGENCIES... BUSINESSES... AND FAMILIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE THEIR TORNADO SAFETY PLANS PRIOR TO AN ACTUAL SEVERE WEATHER EVENT. DO YOU HAVE A PLAN IN PLACE? WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF SEVERE WEATHER APPROACHED? INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD DO AND DEVELOPING A PLAN CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT http://www.weather.gov/
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
**EAS ACTIVATION** National Weather Service station at Buffalo, NY has moments ago issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... NORTHWESTERN ALLEGANY COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK NORTHERN CATTARAUGUS COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK SOUTHEASTERN ERIE COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK WYOMING COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK * UNTIL 915 PM EDT
* AT 826 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 5 MILES EAST OF COLLINS...OR 16 MILES SOUTH OF HAMBURG...AND MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH. * SOME LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE... SPRINGVILLE EAST CONCORD SARDINIA CHAFFEE JAVA CENTER BLISS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... IN ADDITION TO LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS...CONTINUOUS CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. MOVE INDOORS IMMEDIATELY! LIGHTNING IS ONE OF NATURES NUMBER ONE KILLERS. REMEMBER...IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER...YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
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