Proposal would make utilities responsible for downed wires, not emergency services
At its June 15 meeting, the Oswego County Fire Advisory Board recorded a new bill proposal that would require utility companies, rather than emergency responders, to take immediate responsibility for downed wires; the board noted the item for future consideration but took no formal vote.
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A bill being introduced that would shift immediate responsibility for downed wires from emergency services to the utility companies was noted by the Oswego County Fire Advisory Board during its June 15, 2026 meeting. The agenda item was recorded under New Business; the transcript states: "Bill being introduced for down wires not being emergency services responsibility to respond and fall to company for immediate response." The board did not enact a formal vote on the proposal at the meeting.
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