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O&R PRESS RELEASE: STORM ALERT - O&R SET TO MOBILIZE ITS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS AHEAD OF IMPENDING SEVERE STORMS

STORM ALERT: O&R SET TO MOBILIZE ITS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS AHEAD OF IMPENDING SEVERE STORMS

PEARL RIVER, NY, July 17, 3:00 p.m. - Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) is preparing to deploy its emergency response workforce tomorrow morning in anticipation of incoming isolated severe thunderstorms The storms are expected to come in two batches throughout the duration of the day.

Weather models indicate these storms may produce high winds capable of knocking down trees, snaping heavy branches, and damaging utility poles. These environmental hazards present a direct challenge to electrical infrastructure and can cause disruptions to safe, reliable power delivery.

In addition to dedicated overhead line technicians, vegetation clearance crews, and customer service teams, 75 mutual aid workers are on active standby and prepared to work continuously to address power interruptions throughout the storm's duration.

For the latest information about power outages, please view the Outage Map. For a brief video that provides a step-by-step guide to the Outage Map's basic operation:
"   In English
"   In Spanish

O&R Warns
For safety's sake, O&R warns the public not to touch or approach any downed wire. Assume the wire is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free 1-877-434-4100. Depending on the situation, you may also consider calling your local police to divert traffic from the downed wire's location until an O&R crew arrives.

How to Report an Outage
If you experience a power outage, don't assume that O&R automatically knows about it. You can report it and check to see when your lights will be back on through:
"   Report an Electric Service Problem | Orange & Rockland (oru.com) from any computer or web-based mobile device.
"   O&R mobile app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device --- download via Apple Store or Google Play.
"   Text messaging by texting "OUT" to 678797 (ORUPWR) or
"   Call 1-877-434-4100.