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Sunday power outage hits 13k, only handful remain Open Navigation Close Navigation
A National Grid representative confirms to NEWS10 major equipment failure at the East Greenbush substation caused a power outage affecting more than 13,000 customers around 6 p.m. Sunday evening.
Power outage in Troy, North Greenbush Open Navigation Close Navigation
There is currently a power outage in Troy and North Greenbush. According to the National Grid Outage Map, around 2,400 customers are without power.
Van Rensselaer Heights Senior Housing was evacuated because the building lost power, heat Open Navigation Close Navigation
Rensselaer Police and Fire are currently working on scene at Van Rensselaer Heights Senior Housing at 460 Forbes Ave. The building lost power meaning no resident is able to get heat.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Rensselaer Falls, New York
| City | Rensselaer Falls |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 13680 |