Additional LIPA Crews Going to Buffalo Area to Assist With Storm Restoration

Uniondale, NY – October 15, 2006 – The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) released additional electrical contractor crews today to assist with the emergency effort to restore electric service to Buffalo-area residents and businesses who lost power as a result of the unexpected early-fall snow storm that dumped some 24 inches of snow on Western New York last week downing trees and power lines.

Forty Asplund personnel with their equipment will travel to Buffalo to assist National Grid, the electric company that serves Buffalo, as needed. Yesterday, LIPA released 20 contractor crews from Hawkeye Electric to assist with the restoration efforts.

“We’re continuing our efforts to be of assistance with the Buffalo-area emergency because of the urgency of getting electric service restored as quickly as possible,” said LIPA Chairman Richard M. Kessel. “Our efforts are part of the mutual assistance program among electric utilities that provides vital help in times of extraordinary or unexpected emergencies.”

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