New York A03177 mandates the mobilization of the New York guard for power outages affecting 25,000 or more customers and requires training for guard.

New York A03177 amends the public service law to require the governor to mobilize the New York guard when a power outage leaves 25,000 or more customers without power for 24 hours. The guard's role is to assist public utility corporations in restoring power to homes and businesses. Additionally, the bill amends the military law to mandate that each New York guard member complete training in power restoration, electrical grid maintenance, and tree removal. The cost of this training will be collectively borne by public utility corporations in the state.

New York A03177 mandates the mobilization of the New York guard for power outages affecting 25,000 or more customers and requires training for guard.

New York A03177 amends the public service law to require the governor to mobilize the New York guard when a power outage leaves 25,000 or more customers without power for 24 hours. The guard's role is to assist public utility corporations in restoring power to homes and businesses. Additionally, the bill amends the military law to mandate that each New York guard member complete training in power restoration, electrical grid maintenance, and tree removal. The cost of this training will be collectively borne by public utility corporations in the state.