After storm topples tree, Con Ed works to restore power to 92 customers in Pelham Manor - Pelham Examiner
After storm topples tree, Con Ed works to restore power to 92 customers in Pelham Manor - Pelham Examiner
Due to Saturday evening’s storms, there has been a power outage in Pelham Manor since 7 p.m. affecting 92 customers, according to Con Edison, which said the electricity will be back on by 1am.
Multiple wires were taken down when a tree fell on Secor Lane.
“The fast moving storm yesterday evening caused more damage than anticipated throughout the county, which has required Con Edison to call in mutual aid crews for assistance,” according to a statement from the Village of Pelham Manor. “Village leadership will continue to advocate with Con Edison about expediting restoration. We remind everyone that it is critical to treat all downed wires as if they are energized and to stay as far away as possible. Please use caution walking around the neighborhoods.”
Residents using a generator were advised by the village to keep the device away from any structures to prevent carbon monoxide from getting into homes.
The power was turned on around 10:20 pm of July 30.
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