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Storm knocked out power throughout Capital Region

Parts of Saratoga, Washington counties were also under a flash flood warning

Sep 20, 2022

Overnight storm causes power outages in Ulster County

Ulster County had the heaviest concentration of power outages in the Hudson Valley after being hit by overnight thunderstorms.

Jul 25, 2022

People in the Capital Region are finding ways to stay cool in the heat | WRGB

The Capital Region is fighting to beat the heat! It's hot. Real hot. And this extreme heat isn’t going anywhere this week.

Jul 19, 2022

Power restored in Rensselaer County after equipment malfunction Open Navigation Close Navigation

Residents in parts of Rensselaer County experienced another widespread power outage for about 90 minutes on Tuesday. According to the National Grid Outage Map, around 12,000 customers were without power.

Jul 19, 2022

New York should have adequate supplies of electricity to meet summer air conditioning needs, but challenges are likely in future years

New York state should have adequate supplies of electricity to meet summer air...

May 31, 2022

Power outage in Colonie Open Navigation Close Navigation

According to the National Grid Power Outage map, over 600 customers are currently affected by a power outage in the Town of Colonie.

May 28, 2022

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.

May 4, 2022

National Grid restores power to 97% of customers Open Navigation Close Navigation

National Grid has restored power to 97% of households after an overnight storm. As of Tuesday at 3 p.m., over 43,000 customers had their power restored.

Mar 8, 2022

Power to be fully restored in Ulster County by Tuesday, utility says

The largest ice storm to hit Ulster County in over 20 years knocked out power to more...

Feb 7, 2022

Tens of thousands without power in Ulster County

More than 46,000 utility customers in Ulster County are without power Friday as a massive...

Feb 4, 2022

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Power outage on Matheson Ave. Generators keeping light on enough to see.

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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, New York

City Rensselaer
County Rensselaer
State New York (NY)
Country United States
Zip Codes 12144

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