New York S09980 mandates utilities to take safety precautions for electrical hazards, including plans to de-energize downed wires within two hours of.
New York S09980 amends the public service law to require each utility to take appropriate safety precautions regarding electrical hazards. This includes developing plans to promptly de-energize downed wires within two hours of notification from a municipal emergency responder and secure such wires within six hours in non-emergency situations. The plans must also identify communication procedures to notify emergency responders of expected time frames for securing wires.
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