National Grid says it has restored power to the majority of customers who were impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. 

National Grid says crews have been working since Friday afternoon. They have also connected with local officials and emergency responders to remove hazards, assess damage and restore service. 

“Crews have made steady progress today in the face of hazardous field conditions,” Kyle Bentley, senior director of New York electric operations, said Saturday. “Their safety, and the safety of our employees remain our top priority in any emergency response and restoration effort. I want to personally thank our local governments, and police, fire, public works and highway departments for their assistance. We appreciate the support of our community partners and the patience of our customers as we continue to repair all of the damage.”

At the height of the storm, tens of thousands lost power across the region.

The storms caused widespread damage in communities across Central and Eastern New York, including downed wires, trees, limbs, broken poles, damaged transformers, and other hazards. The hardest hit areas include Herkimer, Madison, St. Lawrence, Oneida and Oswego counties in Central New York; and Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Schenectady, Columbia, Rensselaer, Essex, Warren and Washington counties in Eastern New York.

“The safety of our employees and customers is our top priority,” said Bentley. “Our crews are facing hazardous conditions as they work to clear away debris and gain access to repair damage and restore power. We will do everything within our control to complete restoration as quickly and as safely as possible.”

Customers can check on their estimated power restoration time here.