They are sheltering citizens in 3 facilities. Gouverneur, Bane Hill and Franklin. 14 Correctional Facilities in the area are on back up generator power supplies. Inmate work crews continue standby status. A 16,000 gpm capacity pump continues diverting water away from Jefferson Co. Water Supply to prevent contamination.
Estimated restoration is up to two weeks for some customers.
Additionally, Department staff are at the PSC desk at SEMO 24 hours per day. Niagara Mohawk is using 496 line crews, and 229 tree crews. There are 43 transmissions circuit lockouts and 81 distribution feeder lockouts. A seven person crew is working in Clinton County on debris removal. Storm Emergency Fire Units assist with dewatering and debris removal.