NYSEG, RG&E Preparing for Approaching Windstorm  – All Otsego

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NYSEG, RG&E Preparing for Approaching Windstorm 

BINGHAMTON—New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric have announced they are preparing for a winter storm expected to bring strong wind gusts, rain, and some snow across New York State on Tuesday, January 9.

As a result of this forecast, both companies have pre-staged approximately 1,300-line workers and 200 tree crews across their service areas. According to a press release, this storm has the potential to impact all of NYSEG and RG&E’s service areas, which includes Western New York, Rochester, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, North Country, Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Westchester regions.

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