Power outage preparations with high wind warning in effect - RochesterFirst
Power outage preparations in Rochester with high wind warning in effect
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Power outages are expected to hit the Greater Rochester Area as a windstorm coming on Wednesday.
RG&E and NYSEG are warning customers in the Finger Lakes and Western New York areas that the upcoming wind storm could lead to downed trees and damage to power lines. The utilities are preparing 200 line crews and 100 tree crew members throughout the state.
In addition, the National Grid is securing external line crews across Upstate New York to prepare for restoration efforts in the case of any outages. Customers can also text OUT to 64743 to report an outage to the utility.
A list of RG&E’s reported outages can be found by clicking here, NYSEG’s list of outages can be found here. Customers can report power outages through those respective websites.
This comes as high winds are expected to impact the Rochester area on Wednesday afternoon. These winds are expected to exceed 50 MPH and may also impact Ontario and Yates counties.
Stay up to date with News 8’s weather forecast, which can be found by clicking here.
Residents are advised to remain at least 30 feet away from a downed power line or, if their vehicle made contact, to stay inside and wait for help. Motorists can call the following numbers to report a downed power line:
- RG&E: 1-(800)-743-1701
- NYSEG: 1-(800)-572-1131
- National Grid: 1-800-867-5222
Stay with News 8 WROC as we continue to update this developing story.
Related Knowledge Center: Electrical grid reliability
With the need to reduce use of fossil fuels in transportation and other areas, demand is likely to increase for solutions that increase dependence on electricity and the electrical grid.