NYSEG crews continued power-restoration work overnight after wet snow damaged trees, utility poles and wires across the company’s Oneonta division, which includes Broome County.
The utility said more than 24,000 customers in the division were affected by Thursday night’s storm. By 7:45 p.m. Friday, service had been restored to more than 60 percent of those customers, while more than 8,300 remained without power.
NYSEG said the heavy snow brought down trees and caused damage to roads and other infrastructure in addition to the electric system. Crews planned to keep working through the night as restoration efforts continued.
The company reminded residents to stay at least 30 feet away from downed power lines. Downed lines should be reported to 911 or NYSEG’s emergency line at 800-572-1131.
