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Power companies to increase staffing ahead of anticipated high winds, thunderstorms on Saturday

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Posted at 11:47 AM, Dec 10, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-10 11:48:29-05

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — National Grid and NYSEG both say they plan to increase staffing and extend evening and overnight shifts ahead of anticipated high winds and thunderstorms on Saturday.

National Grid previously increased staffing ahead of high winds last weekend.

NYSEG says more than 800 crews statewide will be deployed statewide.

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