Dive Summary:
- In a letter sent to the seven CEOs of utilities in New York state on Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo warned that their response in the wake of Hurricane Sandy would be scrutinized.
- Cuomo wrote that if utilities underprepared for the storm, as evidenced by their response, he would instruct the Public Service Commission to open proceedings to revoke their utility licenses.
- Residents of New York state have lost power due to a variety of powerful storms over the last few years while utilities' response has remained unchanged — power will be back in 7-10 days.
From the article:
"... Cuomo sent a letter Thursday to the seven chief executive officers who head utilities in New York state saying he would take appropriate action against those utilities and their management if they do not meet their obligations to New Yorkers in this time of crisis.
'In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, New Yorkers are faced with responding to its continued harsh impacts on literally every facet of life. I recognize there are men and women in the field now working hard to restore service, and we are grateful for their efforts. But it is your job to provide them with adequate resources and support to get the job done in a timely and safe manner,' Cuomo wrote in the letter. ..."