N.Y. Public Service Law § 46: Emergency disconnections to residences

§ 46. Emergency disconnections to residences. Notwithstanding any

other section of this article, a utility corporation in ownership or

control of the meters, pipes, fittings, wires and other apparatus

associated with the establishment of service to a residence or a

municipality may disconnect service to a residence when an emergency may

threaten the health or safety of a person, the surrounding area or the

utility's or municipality's distribution system. The utility corporation

or municipality shall act promptly to assure restoration of service as

soon as feasible. Service shall be restored to any residence before it

may be terminated for any other reason.