UPDATE: Some local businesses have reported to the GeneseeSUn.com that RG & E will not have power returned until at the earliest 3:30 p.m. GENESEO — A massive power outage has impacted Geneseo, Mount Morris, Leicester and numerous other areas. RG & E advises the Genesee Sun that they experienced a power station issue and stated the issue as soon as possible. According to their website over 6,000 Livingston County homes are currently … [Read more...]
Traffic Light on the Fritz After Transformer Blows
AVON — The traffic light at the intersect of East Avon Rochester Road and Route 20 in Avon is not operational after reports of blown transformer on Tec Drive. The transformer blew sometime in the morning on Wednesday, July 25. Currently, National Grid has no reports of power outages in Livingston County. It is unknown when the transformer will be fixed and power will be restored to the intersection. Residents in the area that are without … [Read more...]
C.P. Ward Travels Downstate to Support Tornado Damage Recovery Efforts
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A local company returned from assisting downstate communities recover from three tornadoes that wiped out power to approximately 80,000 residents. Back in May C.P. Ward Inc., based in northern livingston county, sent out volunteer workers from their Livingston Associated division to assist New York state Electric and Gas (NYSEG) in the Brewster region to assist in restoration efforts for nine downstate counties. The 17 … [Read more...]
Over 2,000 Without Power in Northern Liv. Co.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY— Over 2,000 National Grid customers lost power in Northern Livingston County on June 14 The outage occurred around 4 p.m., likely as the result of strong winds. At this point, the outage has mostly affected residents in the Caledonia area. National Grid has estimated that power will be restored to most locations by 6 p.m. Additional information regarding the outage and power restoration times can be found on the National … [Read more...]
Lights Return to South of County after Long, Dark Night
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The power is back on in the vast majority of affected homes in southern Livingston County. According to New York State Gas and Electric (NYSEG) there are still two customers awaiting power in West Sparta. The rest of the over 1,400 who lost power on and off throughout the night reportedly have their lights back on. NYSEG reports that these last two customers should have power by 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Some residents, … [Read more...]
Lights Return to KidStart after Car Crash and Blackout
UPDATE: Crash Blacks Out KidStart in Mount Morris MOUNT MORRIS – Though a car accident knocked out power to KidStart Friday morning, the lights are now back on and services are expected to resume as normal next week. No power outages are currently reported by RG&E or National Grid in the area of Groveland Station Road. According to KidStart personnel, children arrived at 8:30 a.m. as usual, but the power suddenly went out at about … [Read more...]
Crash Blacks Out KidStart in Mount Morris
UPDATE: Lights Return to KidStart after Car Crash and Blackout MOUNT MORRIS – A car accident knocked out power to KidStart's Lehman Center on Groveland Station Road Friday morning. According to KidStart personnel, children arrived at 8:30 a.m. as usual, but the power suddenly went out at about 8:45 a.m. A car accident on nearby Groveland Road was responsible for the blackout. At about 10:30 a.m., KidStart sent out a robocall alerting … [Read more...]
Blackout Strikes Hemlock
UPDATE: The power was restored later on Monday. LIVONIA – Monday morning's storm has knocked out power in areas of Hemlock. According to National Grid's power outage map, available here, the outage includes 607 customers from Idaho, NY to southern Canadice, and Livonia Center east to Richmond Center. Power is expected to be restored by 11:15 a.m. National weather authorities issued severe thunderstorm warnings for surrounding … [Read more...]
Downed Lines Cause Blackout for Nearly 4K in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Southern Livingston County is experiencing widespread blackouts as the result of downed power lines on the border of Mount Morris and Nunda. According to online outage maps by Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) and National Grid, about 3,970 people are without power in an area that includes Nunda, Portageville, Mount Morris, Groveland and Conesus. Electrical lines are currently down and first responders are detouring … [Read more...]
Storm Knocks Out Power for 168 in Leicester
LEICESTER – NYSEG confirmed power outages in Leicester during Monday night's storm. According to NYSEG's website, 168 of their customers are currently without power. Power is expected to be restored by 3:15 a.m. The National Weather Service says that a severe thunderstorm watch will continue until 1 a.m. Tuesday. … [Read more...]