WPCNR WEATHER SCOOP. From the Mayor's Office. July 20, 2006, 1:20 P.M. E.D.T.:  Mayor Joseph Delfino announced to today from City Hall that it will be Sunday before all power in the city is restored according to Con Edison.

Mayor Joseph Delfino Addressing the Department of Public Safety, April, 2006. Photo, WPCNR News Archive.

The Mayor has been telephoning Presidents of city neighborhood associations in White Plains, urging them to report to city hall special conditions. He has told association presidents the city is "pressuring" Con Ed to work harder to restore the city, stopping short of saying the Con Ed effort in White Plains has been inadequate.  The Mayor issued this official statement from the Mayor's office:

"The storm that hit on Tuesday 7/18 has done tremendous damage within
White Plains, particularly in the Southern end of the city. For the past
two days we have had not only Public Works crews, but we have also
brought in outside contractors to assist in the clean up efforts. We are
working very closely with Con Ed to clear the affected areas, which will
allow them to begin the process of restoring power. Unfortunately, this
storm has done tremendous damage to the utility infrastructure. Despite
the damage, Con Ed has assured us that they are confident that all power
will be restored no later than Sunday July 23rd. As always, we will do
our best to keep you informed. In case of emergency, please contact our
Public Safety Department at 422-6000. For non-emergency related
inquiries please call 422-6111. Also, feel free to contact my office
directly at 422-1411."

Attached are some contact phone numbers you may use to take further
action to get your power reinstated, or to register formal complaints
about service:

1. Con Edison reminds customers who may find a downed power line to
treat it as if it is live; stay away from it and call the company at 1
800-75 CONED. That number also may be used to report power outages.

2. Con Edison Corporate office:  4 Irving Place, NY, NY  10003,
212-460-2386 (chairman - Kevin Burke)

3. Public Service Commission complaint department 1-800-342-3377 (write
a letter to make a formal complaint) see website at www.dps.state.ny.us


4. Westchester County Consumer Protection:  914-995-2155 - Elaine
Price