Tree down causes power outage and road closure, Niagara Falls NY
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a tree fell onto a power line near 85th Street in Niagara Falls, causing a power outage and blocking the roadway. City public works, National Grid, and forestry crews responded to address the hazard and restore power.
Audio|Heard on: Niagara NY Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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10-66 near 85th Street.
00:02
Tree down on a power line that was hanging over the street.
00:04
DPW and National Grid were advised.
00:06
10-66 near 85th Street.
00:09
Copy.
00:12
Four nine.
00:13
Four nine.
00:15
Not seeing anything at this address.
00:18
Relocating near 85th Street for a tree down on one as well.
00:24
10-4.
00:25
45, I'm out.
00:28
10-4?
00:31
(name withheld).
00:33
Power line is down, no sparks.
00:36
Neighbors reporting power outage.
00:38
Do we get DPW and National Grid out here?
00:42
10-4. Four five.
00:44
Four five.
00:46
Gonna need forestry to respond to my location.
00:50
And also the cable is blocking the roadway.
00:56
I copy.
00:58
Three nine to the car, just be advised DPW and National Grid, it's gonna be a while for these crews scattered around the city.
01:05
Also, if the road doesn't need to be blocked, you can clear from the scene.
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Location mentioned:
85th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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