Swift Action During a Late-Night Emergency

On the evening of Tuesday, July 29, dozens of families in the Town of Woodbury, NY were evacuated after reports of a gas leak on Helene Circle. The Woodbury Police Department quickly coordinated with Central Hudson Gas and Electric and emergency crews to assess the situation — and when every second mattered, Hydrovac Excavating Inc. was called to the scene.

Within an hour of the initial alert, Hydrovac Excavating’s emergency crew was on-site, set up, and ready to work. Our hydrovac units provided rapid, non-destructive excavation to safely expose utility lines and locate the source of the leak — without risking damage to critical gas or electric infrastructure.

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Trusted by Utilities Across the Hudson Valley Community

When public safety and underground utilities are at risk, local utility providers and municipalities know they can depend on Hydrovac Excavating Inc. for speed, precision, and safety.
Our team regularly assists Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Orange & Rockland Utilities, NYSEG, and municipal utility departments across Orange, Rockland, Dutchess, Ulster, Westchester, Columbia, Greene, and Albany Counties, as well as neighboring New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Our fleet of 15 hydrovac trucks and 12+ support vehicles allows us to mobilize quickly — whether it’s a planned project or a middle-of-the-night emergency like this one in Woodbury.
Collaboration That Protects the Community

Collaboration That Protects the Community

This coordinated effort included:

Central Hudson Gas & Electric – Utility provider managing repairs and safety.
Hydrovac Excavating Inc. – Rapid-response excavation team on scene within an hour.
Woodbury Police Department, Fire and EMS, New York State Police, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and Office of Emergency Management – Ensuring public safety and evacuations.
American Red Cross – Assisting displaced residents.
Town and County Officials – Overseeing the operation and community updates.

By Wednesday morning, all residents were cleared to return home, thanks to the collaboration and quick response of these teams.

Why Utilities Choose Hydrovac Excavating Inc.

Non-Destructive Precision: Our hydrovac process safely exposes gas, electric, and water lines without risk of damage.
Emergency Ready: Available 24/7 with full-scale mobilization capability.
Experienced Utility Partner: Trusted by regional power, gas, and telecom providers for over two decades.
Built for All Conditions: Heated water systems for frost excavation and fully equipped for night operations.

As President Ira D. Conklin III often says, “We’re built for the jobs you can’t risk getting wrong.”

Protecting People and Infrastructure — One Call at a Time

Hydrovac Excavating Inc. is proud to stand alongside our regional partners in keeping the Hudson Valley safe and operational — no matter the hour or conditions. From emergency gas leaks to planned utility upgrades, our team is always ready to respond.

To learn more or schedule emergency or planned hydrovac services, visit www.hydrovacinc.com or call (845) 742-1710.