Alert
Transformer fire results in power outage
A transformer fire on state route 94 near Johnson Road has caused power outages on the northeast side of town including Surrey Meadows and parts of the village of Chester. Orange and Rockland Utilities has been notified and will be making the necessary repairs as soon as possible.
Instructions:
Use caution at intersections as traffic lights may not be functioning properly. Use flashlights instead of candles for light.
Address/Location
Town of Chester, NY Police Department
79 Laroe Rd
Chester, NY 10918
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 845-469-7000
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Utility, telecommunication, other non-transport infrastructure
- Event:
- Power Outage