New York S01248 establishes a priority call system for emergency disconnections of utilities and mandates reporting on response times.

New York S01248 amends the public service law to create a priority call system for emergency disconnections of utilities. This system is intended for use by police and fire departments and agencies during emergencies. The Public Service Commission is tasked with establishing this system and ensuring it operates continuously. Corporations must assign at least one service person for every twenty thousand people in their service area. Additionally, the commission can audit response times, review corporation records, and impose fines for non-compliance.

New York S01248 establishes a priority call system for emergency disconnections of utilities and mandates reporting on response times.

New York S01248 amends the public service law to create a priority call system for emergency disconnections of utilities. This system is intended for use by police and fire departments and agencies during emergencies. The Public Service Commission is tasked with establishing this system and ensuring it operates continuously. Corporations must assign at least one service person for every twenty thousand people in their service area. Additionally, the commission can audit response times, review corporation records, and impose fines for non-compliance.