Open Verizon utility box with exposed wires found, Niskayuna NY


An open Verizon utility box with exposed wires was found on pole 138 near Balltown Rd. Fire and EMS personnel closed the box and found no immediate hazard but recommended contacting Verizon for repair.
Audio|Source: Schenectady County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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This appears to be a Verizon box that's open in front of, uh,
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shorts. Still investigating.
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The Arizona one of dispatch, and one of the dispatch, and one in quarters.
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1057.
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Control 4013.
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It's a Verizon box on pole 138, Verizon pole 138, directly across the street from near Balltown Rd.
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Box was open and closed it.
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It doesn't appear to be any hazard, but you might want to give them a call.
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There are more wires hanging from it.
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All district one unit is going to be returning in service.
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Location mentioned:
Near Balltown Rd, Niskayuna, NY 12309
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