Central Hudson restores power following Hudson Valley nor'easter

A fall nor'easter that moved through the Hudson Valley from September 25 to September 28 caused significant infrastructure damage and power outages. Central Hudson reported that 27,697 customers lost electricity during the storm.

Utility crews dealt with extensive damage, including 544 downed wires and 32 broken utility poles. To manage the recovery, Central Hudson deployed a workforce of approximately 1,300 people, consisting of field crews, contractors, support staff, and mutual aid teams.

In addition to power restoration efforts, the utility distributed 3,600 pounds of dry ice and 100 cases of bottled water to assist customers affected by the outages.