Fallen Tree in Shrub Oak Causes Power Loss and Closes Road (Update)

A tree fell on wires and two poles between the John C. Hart Memorial Library and the Shrub Oak United Methodist Church shortly after 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 6 blocking off East Main Street. The tree caused major power outages to 260 homes.

Lake Mohegan Fire Department firefighters responded to the scene and blocked off the area. East Main Street was closed off in both directions between Stoney Street and Frost Road due to debris. It did not open until Wednesday morning, June 9. 

Firefighter Paul Lourenco said the tree which caused the most damage in the district would have taken a while to be removed because there were live wires everywhere. 

Within 15 minutes after fierce winds and rain started, and lightning struck, the Lake Mohegan Fire Department received at least six calls of reports of fallen trees, Lourenco said. 

According to fire department officials, there were at least four fallen trees in Mohegan Lake and two in Cortlandt. 

Con Ed, Verizon and Cablevision were notified to restore service.

Power to residents was restored between Sunday, June 6 and early Monday, June 7, according to Con Edison. 

There were injuries, according to police.