7:00 p.m. Update: We are increasing staffing, extending evening and overnight work shifts in preparation for the forecasted cold front that may bring damaging gusty winds and thunderstorms across Upstate New York beginning Wednesday. In addition to internal crews, we have secured external resources to support any necessary power restoration efforts. Be sure to charge your mobile devices so that you can remain connected in the event of an outage, and use extreme caution near downed power lines and wires; always assume that they are carrying live electricity.