BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - Thousands of people lost power as a result of the high winds on Sunday and Monday, dozens saw extensive tree damage to their property, and just about everybody was inconvenienced in some way.
While the worst is behind us, utility companies, public officials, and private companies are all assisting in cleanup efforts.
AJ's Tree Service had a busy Monday responding to calls of tree damage, including one at Royal Oak Drive in Clarence, where a tree snapped and went directly through a home like a spear.
National Grid anticipates their work continuing into Tuesday.
"The numbers are obviously down," Ken Kujawa of National Grid said. "We're making progress right now. It's tough to say where we'll be (Tuesday). The numbers are obviously down. We feel good that at least the wind, though still strong, has subsided a little bit."
Governor Andrew Cuomo put utility companies on notice on Saturday. Kujawa said plans were already made by the middle of last week in advance of the storm.
"National Grid is a member of an organization called NYMAG," Kujawa explained. "All the utilities partnered together and when we have an event like this, the utilities help each other and send crews in support. We started that outreach beginning last week. We secured crews from a number of states that had already moved into Western New York in advance of this storm hitting."
Acting Buffalo Public Works Commissioner Mike Finn said they also anticipate continuing work into Tuesday.