Welcome to the
Village of Altamont
115 Main Street P.O. Box 643
Altamont, New York, 12009

Phone: (518) 861-8554 Fax: (518) 861-5379

Village Board
 

Summer Safety

POWER OUTAGES

(Information provided by New York State Public Service Commission)

During these hot and humid summer days, severe thunder storms may matrialize often and create power outages.  The New York State Public Service Commission offers the following suggestions:

BE PREPARE FOR AN OUTAGE

  • Keep a battery-operated flashlight and radio on hand.  A supply of fresh batteries, matches and candles also is a good idea.
  • Create a storage space for water, medications, and other food items that don't require cooking or refrigeration
  • If possible, have one corded telephone (doesn't require electricity) in home and have a list of emergency numbers available
  • Always keep your vehicle gas tank half full
  • Plan an alternative cooking source such as camp stove or outdoor grill
  • Have extra blankets, coats, hats and gloves available
  • Consider buying a home use generator

DURING AN OUTAGE

  • If power goes out, check to see if neighbors have power
  • Call National Grid to report the outage 1-800-NIAGARA
  • Call Local Emergency 911 to report
  • Check on neighbors with special needs
  • If you smell gas, leave your house immediately and Call 1-800-NIAGARA
  • NEVER use gas grill or charcoal grill inside home - gives off harmful levels of carbon monoxide
  • ALWAYS use a generator outside home.  Generators need proper ventitlation.  Remember to turn off main breaker before using generator.  Generator may create electricity through de-energized lines and injure repair crews.
  • If your basement floods before you have a chance to shut off electric and natural gas, DO NOT ENTER, CALL utility provider - 1-800-NIAGARA

HEALTH CONCERNS

  In Summer Months:

  • Stay in a cool place.  Take it easy, drink liquids and wear cool, loose fitting clothing.
  • Know the signs of heat stress (dizziness, nausea, headache & dry skin), and how to treat it (seek immediate medical help)

  In Winter Months:

  • Stay warm by dressing in layers and minimizing your time outdoors.  Try to not open outside doors any more than necessary
  • Know the mental and physical signs fo hypothermia (shivering, drowsiness, slowness),and how to treat it (wrap the person in warm clothing, move the individual  to a warm location and seek medical attention)
  • Be aware that the Altamont Community Room may serve as a Emergency Red Cross Shelter if deemed necessary  861-8171

  SAFETY CONCERNS

  • Keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut to keep food from spoiling.  If you use dry ice, handle with gloves to prevent burns to skin
  • Unplug all major appliances, electronic equipment to prevent damage from a possible surge when the power is restored

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR

  • Assist anyone you know whom has special medical or physical needs register with National Grid - this helps National Grid set areas of priority when repairing down lines
  • Assist same persons in registering with Altamont Police Department 861-8450 and Altamont Fire Department 861-8171
  • Have a list of emergency numbers used by them at your residence
  • Check on them regularly during power outage