The Office of Emergency Services continues to monitor the power outages across Steuben County. Due to widespread damage, NYSEG and other utility providers are still assessing and repairing the damage and have not provided restoration times for many areas.
For the latest on the restoration times or outage inquiries please contact your local power provider.
NYSEG - New York State Electric & Gas 1-800-572-1131
https://www.nyseg.com/outages/
BEGWS - Bath Electric Gas & Water Systems 1-607-776-2173 Option 3
https://begws.org/bgwes-
Steuben Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. 1-800-843-3414
https://steubenrec.ebill.coop/
Those looking for a warming center are encouraged to visit friends or family or go to a local library, grocery store or other public locations. The following area warming centers will be open:
Hammondsport Fire Department
8521 State Route 54, Hammondsport NY 14840
1/10/24 5PM-10PM
Power Outage Safety Tips
· Always stay away from downed power lines
· Keep freezers and refrigerators closed.
· Use a generator, but ONLY outdoors and away from windows.
· Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home.
· Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges.
· Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices
· Use caution with open flames.
Ken Forenz, Deputy Director
Steuben County OES
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
