MID-HUDSON NYSEG announced that it will double its dry ice distribution on Friday in the company’s Brewster division, which includes Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester counties.
After distributing 14,000 pounds of dry ice Thursday, the company received a shipment of 28,000 pounds this evening to be distributed to impacted customers on Friday. Through Monday, NYSEG plans to distribute more than 130,000 pounds of dry ice and more than 3,000 cases of water.
Approximately 17 ice and bottled water distribution locations will be available across the three counites in collaboration with local municipalities. Dry ice will be distributed to each municipality based on need. Customers are encouraged to visit the company’s website for the most up-to-date locations and hours of operation.
Currently, approximately 37,000 customers out of the total 102,428 customers impacted are without power in the Brewster division due to damage from Tropical Storm Isaias. The company previously announced that crews have completed their damage assessments. As a result, all customers impacted by the storm have been assigned an estimated time of restoration.
NYSEG also announced that crews will continue to work throughout the overnight, using rotations initially established during the storms’ impact phase. Overnight crews are expected to focus on emergency work near a substation as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Patterson, as well as restoring power to critical facilities identified by municipalities. Crews will also continue to complete necessary tree work overnight.
Ice and bottled water locations include:
Dutchess County
| Town | Location | Supplies and Time |
| Amenia | Amenia Town Hall 4988 NY-22 Amenia, NY 12501 |
Bottled Water 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Beekman | Beekman Town Hall 4 Main Street Poughquag, NY 12570 |
Dry Ice and Bottled Water While Supplies Last |
| Dover | 126 East Duncan Hill Rd Dover Plains, NY 12522 |
Dry Ice and Bottled Water While Supplies Last |
| Pawling | Pawling Fire House 1 South Street Pawling, NY 12564 |
Dry Ice and/or Wet Ice and Bottled Water 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Putnam County
| Town | Location | Supplies and Times |
| Brewster | Brewster Village Town Hall 50 Main Street Brewster, NY 10509 |
Bottled Water While Supplies Last |
| Carmel | Roller Rink Parking Lot 740 Route 6 Mahopac, NY 10541 |
Wet Ice and Bottled Water While Supplies Last |
| Carmel | Knights of Columbus 10 Fair Street Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512 |
Dry Ice and Bottled Water While Supplies Last |
| Kent | Kent Police Department 40 Sybil’s Crossing Kent Lakes, NY 10512 |
Dry Ice and Bottled Water Available 24 hours |
| Patterson | Patterson Town Hall 1142 NY-311 Patterson, Ny 12563 |
Dry Ice and Bottled Water 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Patterson | Scotty’s Liquors 74 Fairfield Drive Patterson, NY 12563 |
Dry Ice and Bottled Water 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Putnam Valley | Putnam Valley Fire House 265 Oscawanna Lake Road Putnam Valley, NY 10579 |
Dry Ice and Bottled Water While Supplies Last |
| Southeast | Southeast Town Hall 1360 Route 22 Brewster, NY 10509 |
Dry Ice and Bottled Water 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Westchester County
| Town | Location | Supplies and Times |
| Bedford | Bedford Town Offices 425 Cherry Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 |
Bottled Water 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Lewisboro | Lewisboro Town Hall 11 Main Street South Salem, NY 10590 |
Bottled Water While Supplies Last |
| Pound Ridge | Pound Ridge Town Hall 179 Westchester Ave Pound Ridge, NY 10576 |
Bottled Water
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Somers | Somers High School Route 2020 Somers, NY 10589 |
Bottled Water While Supplies Last |
| Yorktown | Triangle Shopping Center 20 Triangle Center Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 |
Bottled Water 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
NYSEG will continue to provide updates throughout the event to the general public on the company’s social media channels (Facebook and Twitter). The company also offers customers the following reminders to prepare for the storm and stay safe if power outages do occur.
Outage Information:
- Sign up for Outage Alerts to receive updates automatically by phone, text, or e-mail as the company updates the status of the restoration process in their area. Customers can sign up for outage alerts by visiting here for NYSEG.
- Customers can use the new NYSEG mobile app to report and check the status of outages. To download the application, customers should search “AVANGRID” in the Apple or Android app stores and select “NYSEG.” The application is free to download.
Generator Information:
- While useful, generators can be dangerous if not used properly. To stay safe customers should always follow recommended safety tips.
- Operate generators outdoors in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area and never indoors or in a garage.
- Generators must be properly grounded.
- After losing power, turn the main breaker or pull the main fuse block.
- Generators that are directly connected to existing wiring systems must use double-pole, double-throw transfer switch.
- All electrical connections must comply with the National Electric Code.
- Do not overload generator with too many appliances.
- Use properly sized extension cords in good condition.
Stay Away From Downed Wires:
- Stay at least 30 feet from a downed power line.
- If a downed wire comes in contact with your vehicle, stay inside and wait for help. If you must get out because of fire or other danger, jump clear of the vehicle to avoid any contact with the vehicle and the ground at the same time. Land with your feet together and hop with feet together or shuffle away; don’t run or stride.
- NYSEG customers should call 1.800.572.1131 to report downed power lines or other hazardous situations.
During a Power Interruption
- Contact neighbors to see if their power is off. A loss of power may be the result of a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker.
- To report a power interruption, contact NYSEG at 1.800.572.1131.
- Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible. Most food will last 24 hours if you minimize the opening of refrigerator and freezer doors.
For additional information, including storm preparation tips, storm safety information, generator safety information, restoration priorities and emergency resources, visit Outage Central at NYSEG.com and on the company’s social media pages:
- Facebook: @NYSEandG
- Twitter: @NYSEandG
