Power outage causes school delays in Montebello
O & R officials say a fallen branch likely caused wires to burn on Montebello Road around 6 a.m.
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May 30, 2019, 12:56 PM
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Updated 2,004 days ago
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A number of homes were without power, and the start of school was delayed in Montebello because of downed power lines today.
O & R officials say a fallen branch likely caused wires to burn on Montebello Road around 6 a.m.
About 230 customers in Montebello and Airmont were initially without power. The number is now down to about 25.
Suffern Middle School and Montebello Elementary School opened on a two-hour delay.
Power is expected to be restored by 10:30 a.m..
Police say traffic was backed in in the area around Hemion Road and Route 59 in Airmont.
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