WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28TH
Overnight, the Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter was experiencing the effects of Winter Storm Juno. The forcast was to have up to 2-3 feet of snow. Working within the chapter, we were able to have 3 shelter teams on standby in Ulster County and 1 shelter team on standby for Dutchess County. We are keeping all teams on alert at this time due to the fact that more snow will fall throughout the day.
The Dutchess County Emergency Operation Center was activated overnight and is now closed. The state Emergency Operations Center is closing at noon today. All travel bans have been lifted for our Region. There are currently no significant power outages across our region.
I want to thank everyone who provided their availability and who have worked so hard during the last 24 hours to make sure we were ready to respond.
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January 26, 2015
The Red Cross is asking its volunteer Shelter Teams to be on call for the next 72 hours. If you are available to help out with a 12 hour shift should shelters open in Ulster or Dutchess, please contact Diane at (914) 388-2873 or Michael at (518) 618-5731. Your information will be collected and as there is a need, you will be asked to respond. Thank you!!
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY…
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY
351 PM EST MON JAN 26 2015
* LOCATIONS…EASTERN CATSKILLS…MID HUDSON VALLEY…TACONICS…
BERKSHIRES…AND SOUTHERN VERMONT.
* HAZARD TYPES…HEAVY SNOW.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS…10 TO 18 INCHES…WITH UP TO 24 INCHES
ACROSS THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES AND SOUTHERN TACONICS.
* MAXIMUM SNOWFALL RATES…2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR.
* TIMING…SNOW WILL OVERSPREAD THE REGION FROM SOUTHWEST TO
NORTHEAST BY LATE TODAY…AND WILL CONTINUE HEAVY AT TIMES
TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY…BEFORE GRADUALLY TAPERING OFF LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACTS…VERY DANGEROUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED
ROADWAYS AND LOW VISIBILITY. SOME BLOWING SNOW AND DRIFTING
SNOW WILL ALSO BE LIKELY…MAINLY IN OUTLYING AREAS. SOME
ROADS MAY BECOME IMPASSABLE.
* WINDS…NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH…INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH TONIGHT
INTO TUESDAY…WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
* TEMPERATURES…10 TO 20 DEGREES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW
ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN
EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL…KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT…
FOOD…AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
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Ulster County Executive Mike Hein Discusses Storm Preparedness For The Impending Winter Storm
Posted: January 26, 2015
Encourages Residents To Limit Travel And Have Emergency Preparedness Items on Hand
Kingston, NY – At the Ulster County Department of Public Works, County Executive Mike Hein reviewed Ulster County’s preparedness for the impending snowstorm which is slated to reach the Hudson Valley this afternoon and last through Wednesday. The snowstorm is expected to be at its peak tonight through Tuesday morning with the Hudson Valley seeing potentially 2-3 inches per hour with brief bursts over 3 inches per hour possible. There are expected to be reduced visibilities, near zero at times, with blowing and drifting snow. Snow fall is to taper off on Tuesday afternoon and evening. To report a power outage residents can contact: NYSEG at 1-800-572-1131 or 607-431-9122; Central Hudson at 845-452-2700 or 1-800-527-2714 or Text “Out” to 236483; or in the case of an emergency call 911.
“We are ready to respond to the anticipated snowstorm and we will have all hands on deck, with 46 County plows clearing and unexpected during this time of year. We’re budgeted for this and I know our DPW crews will do an outstanding job on our roadways as always. I encourage our residents to remain off the roads throughout the duration of the storm and to be prepared with emergency items such as food, water and batteries. It is also critically important to check on our neighbors in need during events like this. I have opened the Warming Center at the Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church for those individuals in need of shelter and they can be reached at 845-331-7188 and families in need of shelter can contact the Family of Woodstock at 845-338-2370.”
The County executive reminds Ulster County residents to be prepared in their own homes and encourages everyone to:
· Stay off the roads during and right after the storm to allow the State, County, Town and the City of Kingston DPW crews to do their job;
· Have food and water on hand;
· Have a battery-powered radio to keep informed of the status of the storm;
· Have a flashlight and fresh batteries handy; and
· Fill your tub with water as an added reserve.
“The National Weather Service is predicting 10-14 inches of snow across Ulster County,” said Steven J. Peterson, Director of Ulster County Emergency Communications. “Significant icing should not be an issue with this storm as the snow will be of a dry consistency. Please avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and allow highway crews to complete clearing the roads.”
In addition, Ulster County Area Transportation (UCAT) services will be suspended at 6:00 P.M. this evening and will resume depending on conditions. Please check the UCAT website http://ulstercountyny.gov/ucat/ulster-county-area-transit or their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UlsterCountyAreaTransit?sk=wall (link is external). For emergency updates, pleases visit the Ulster County Website at www.UlsterCountyNY.gov.
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