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Town of Chester, NY Police Department
Sunday May 26th, 2019 :: 07:44 p.m. EDT

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

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