UPDATE ON TOWN OF WAYNE NATURAL GAS OUTAGES

From Emergency Services Deputy Director Ken Forenz:

 

Natural gas service has been restored to more than 444 services in the Town of Wayne, Tyrone (Schuyler County) and Barrington (Yates County) with the remaining services expected to be restored by NYSEG crews throughout the day and evening according to the Steuben County Office of
Emergency Services.  “We ask any NYSEG customers who do not have gas service restored to contact NYSEG at 1-800-
572-1121,” said Ken Forenz, County OES Deputy Director. “If anyone smells gas or suspects a leak, leave the area and call 911.”  Over 600 customers were left without gas service after a distribution system interruption occurred early Monday morning. NYSEG crews pressurized the system late Monday evening, and started going door to door to relight gas appliances.  The Warming Shelter setup by the American Red Cross at the Tyrone Fire Department on Monday afternoon for displaced gas customers will close at 2 p.m. Tuesday officials said.

NYSEG has been assisted by: Town Officials from Wayne, Barrington and Tyrone Wayne Fire & Ambulance
Tyrone Fire Department Hammondsport Fire Department
Steuben County Office of Emergency Services
Schuyler County Office of Emergency Services
Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office
New York State Office of Emergency Management
New York State Police
American Red Cross

 

Steuben Co: Around One Dozen Accidents This Morning

Steuben County officials tell WVIN News, that the sheriff's department responded to about a dozen accidents this morning.  That's not counting the other accidents which happened earlier today, that were handled by other law enforcement agencies.   

 

DWI Accident And Resisting Arrest Charges For Addison Male

Painted Post State Troopers say, a 34 year old Addison man was charged with DWI and resisting arrest after going into a ditch.  Troopers report that the suspect will answer to charges at a later date.