Clean-up and power restoration efforts continue across Dutchess County, following the severe summer storm that ripped through much of Dutchess County on Saturday, July 4th, causing significant damage with downed power lines, trees and other damage.
The storm’s most significant impacts were in the City and Town of Poughkeepsie, East Fishkill, Hyde Park, LaGrange, Beekman, Union Vale and Village and Town of Pawling.
The following are updates from Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino’s conference call held this morning with local municipal leaders; County officials from the Public Works and Emergency Response departments; and representatives from Central Hudson and NYSEG, among others to discuss restoration efforts:
Central Hudson has restored power to approximately half of its impacted customers, with more than 19,000 customers in Dutchess County, still without power. Anticipated global restoration (90% of customers) is expected by 10pm on Tuesday, July 7th.
NYSEG reports over 3,400 customers still without power in Dutchess County, with most customers expected to be restored today and global restoration (90% of customers) expected by 4pm on Tuesday, July 7th.
Both utilities are working with mutual aid and contract crews to help expedite restoration efforts.
Central Hudson will distribute dry ice and bottled water at 4pm today at the following locations:
NYSEG will distribute dry ice and bottled water at 2pm today at the Pawling Fire House, located at 25 South Street, Pawling.
Important reminders for those who are utilizing generators: Generators must be placed outside, at least 20 feet away from structures for safety, with their exhaust directed away from the structure.
Dutchess County Public Works’ highway division crews, as well as local municipal crews continue to work in coordination with Central Hudson and NYSEG to clear roadways as quickly as possible. Downed phone and cable lines are presenting challenges for highway and utility crews and creating obstruction issues on state roadways such as Route 55. Motorists are urged to use caution, as traffic lights may be without power in affected areas, and should be treated as a 4-way stop for safety.
Dutchess County Government-maintained roadways that continue to be impacted:
CR39 Cream Street in Hyde Park: Road remains closed with power lines embedded in downed tree, awaiting utility crews’ arrival.
CR 15 Milan Hollow Road in Milan: Road remains closed due to trees and utility lines down, awaiting utility crews’ arrival.
CR 10 Sylvan Lake Road in East Fishkill: Utility crews currently on site, working to clear the road.
CR 66 Quaker Hill Road in Pawling: Road remains closed due to trees and utility lines down, awaiting utility crews’ arrival.
CR 62 Rudd Pond Road in North East: Awaiting utility crews’ arrival, though road is passable.
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