East Hampton Declares Snow Emergency

EAST HAMPTON, NY — With up to 19 inches of snow possible and a potential for blizzard conditions in East Hampton, Town Supervisor Larry Cantwell has declared a snow emergency Thursday.

"With snowfalls forecast up to 3 inches per hour later this morning and afternoon and a foot or more accumulations in blizzard conditions the Town of East Hampton has declared a snow emergency," Cantwell said.

"Parking on public roads is suspended, town offices and recycling centers are closed. Best to stay home today and let our crews do their work without vehicle traffic. Please be safe."

Added Town Highway Superintendent Stephen Lynch, "The roads will be extremely slippery, the temperature is dropping fast, everything pretty much is closed — so please stay off the roads and be safe."