Natural Gas Loss In Town Of Wayne

From Steuben Co Emergency Services: 

 

Today, gas service was loss to approximately 600 NYSEG customers in the Town of Wayne in Steuben County as well as Town of Tyrone in Schuyler County and Town of Barrington in Yates County. The outage could last several days and residents and businesses should prepare now and stay informed. Account holders without gas in the affected areas that have questions should call (800) 572-1121

The Steuben County Office of Emergency Services, local Town Officials and State agencies are assisting NYSEG during the restoration efforts.  

Residents should know the following:

Be aware of possible gas odors. While crews work throughout the day and night, there may be a slight odor of gas in the area.

Residents who smell gas should leave the premises immediately and then call 911.
Warming Centers are available at: 
Tyrone Fire Department 3600 State Route 226, Tyrone NY 14887  
Open until further notice.
Hammondsport Fire Department 8521 State Route 54, Hammondsport NY 14840
Open until 4:30PM 1/16/23
Stay informed regarding reconnection status and plan accordingly.
Conserve hot water stored in hot water heater. Remember new water entering the water heater will not
be heated.
Call NYSEG at 1-800-572-1121 for utility related information.
911 in the event of an emergency.
The Office of Emergency Services reminds all residents of the following safety tips:
 Avoid the use of propane, kerosene, torpedo or other heat producing devices inside your home. These
appliances used to produce heat, require various forms of fuel to burn; however they can produce
deadly carbon monoxide that can lead to certain death if exposed for any duration of time.
? Make sure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are operational by testing them and replacing
the battery.
? Use extreme caution when operating electrical space heaters. Make sure to create a minimum of 36" circumstance around any space heater being used to warm your home.
? Do not overpower electrical power strips or connect more than one extension cord to an outlet. Turn off all electrical appliances when not in use.   If using a fireplace to heat your home, be sure to use a metal screen or fireplace cover to preventing burning embers from entering your living space.
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For those using electric stoves, be mindful not to leave hand towels or muffs on a hot or burning stove grill. You don't necessarily need an open flame to ignite combustible materials.  Make certain that you and your family have practiced your home evacuation plan and that everyone
knows how to safely escape and are familiar with a safe meeting place.

 

Bath Police Say Landlords Should Check Out Tenants 

Bath Police Chief Colin Taft put out a statement saying that landlords should do good background checks of the people that they rent to, in order to prevent potential problems.  Chief Taft says that a quick google search will turn up the best tenant screening services out there. 

 

Firefighter Training At Campbell Fire Dept Tuesday Nights

Steuben County Fire Training is going on Tuesday nights this month and for the next few months, at the Campbell Fire Department.  It’s a three hour training session, that goes from 630pm till 930pm.  The upcoming courses are about firefighter health and safety. 

 

The Past Year Was A Busy Year For Bath Vol. Fire Dept

The Bath Volunteer Fire Department says 2022 was a busy year.  They handled 64 fires in 2022, and 139 medical calls, also there were 97 false alarm calls too.   The Bath Volunteer Fire Department officers are thanking all of their members for their dedication and time spent away from their families to protect and serve the Bath and surrounding communities.

 

Barkley Tournament A Big Success In Bath Friday/Saturday

In the Saturday Dan Barkley High School Basketball  Tournament Games, which were held in Bath: Bath-Haverling defeats Bolivar-Richburg 69-66 - and that game went into triple overtime.  Austin Durand was Bath Haverling's most valuable player, scoring 18 points.  The Avoca-Prattsburgh boys beat Fillmore 85-44…Avoca-Prattsburgh girls defeated Fillmore 40-37.  The girls MVP was Avoca-Prattsburgh’s Marissa Reid, getting 15 points.