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FINGER LAKES REGION
The Lake List · Medical care, on-water assistance and useful contacts for Skaneateles Lake homeowners and guests.
For police, fire, ambulance or an emergency on the water, call 911. Give your street address or, on the lake, your location, nearest shore, landmark or GPS coordinates. Do not delay an emergency call while choosing a county contact.
Call 911Hospital emergency departments around the lake. These locations are not ranked by proximity; in an emergency call 911 and follow the dispatcher’s instructions.
Auburn · Emergency department open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Emergency department information line:
17 Lansing Street, Auburn, NY 13021
For non-emergency care. Call before traveling to confirm today’s hours, services, age requirements and availability. Urgent care is not a substitute for emergency care.
Skaneateles · Non-emergency urgent care provided by Auburn Community Hospital. Confirm current hours before traveling.
793 Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Auburn · Non-emergency urgent care provided by Auburn Community Hospital. Confirm current hours before traveling.
303 Grant Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021
Skaneateles Lake borders Onondaga, Cayuga and Cortland counties. For a water emergency or immediate police, fire or EMS response, call 911. The contacts below are for routine inquiries; they are not dedicated emergency rescue lines.
Office of the Sheriff. General office inquiries; this is not an emergency dispatch line. Emergencies: 911.
Call 315-435-3044 Official informationSheriff’s Office / Marine Patrol.
General main line, available 24 hours:
Sheriff’s Office. Published general office contact; this is not a dedicated rescue line. Emergencies: 911.
Call 607-758-5599 Official informationUse the company shown on your utility bill; electricity and gas may have different providers. Inclusion here does not mean a utility serves every property on this lake. Stay away from downed lines. For immediate danger, call 911.
Electric outages: 800-572-1131.
Natural gas emergencies: 800-572-1121. If you suspect a gas leak, leave the area and call from a safe location. Immediate danger: 911.
Upstate NY electric outages: 800-867-5222.
Natural gas emergencies: 800-892-2345. If you suspect a gas leak, go outside and call from a safe location. Immediate danger: 911.
If you suspect a propane leak, leave the area immediately, avoid creating sparks, and call your propane supplier from a safe location. If you cannot reach the supplier, call 911. Do not return until responders say it is safe.
Official informationKeep these details where family members, renters and guests can find them.
Write down your full street address, town and county, private road name, driveway entrance and any access instructions.
Keep your lake location, nearest shore and recognizable landmarks handy. Include GPS coordinates if available.
Share your address and location details, utility and propane provider contacts, and this resource page.
Contacts and locations checked against official sources October 15, 2026. This page is not monitored for emergencies, does not show live wait times or patrol availability, and is not a complete list of every service. Follow official sources for changes.