Clarkstown Declares State of Emergency

Clarkstown Supervisor Alexander J. Gromack declared a State of Emergency (attached) in the Town of Clarkstown effective 5:00 pm today, January 26, 2015, due to predicted snow accumulations up to 24 inches, severe winds, and related weather conditions, as well as expected potential damage associated with blizzard conditions. A State of Emergency gives the Supervisor additional powers to effectively respond to the emergency. At the present time the Supervisor has not issued any emergency orders associated with this declaration.

Residents are reminded to remove any vehicles from the roadway, as this slows down the snow removal process. Again, no cars are permitted to be parked in the street.

Residents are encouraged to call the Clarkstown Police Department for any emergency during the storm. The police will coordinate with town departments for their response if needed.

Please note the following for Monday, January 26, 2015:

· Town remains officially open.

· Justice Court is OPEN Monday.

· Mini Trans is operating on normal schedule today.

· All Town of Clarkstown Recreation community centers will close at 6pm on Monday. The Central Nyack Community Center will close at 3pm.

· All Recreation programs are cancelled for Monday.

· Garbage and Recycling is cancelled for Tuesday and will be on the next regularly scheduled day. (Garbage will be Friday and Recycling will be the following Tuesday)

· Architect and Landscape Commission Meeting cancelled for tonight. Next meeting is February 9th at 8pm.

· Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is cancelled for tonight. Next meeting is February 2nd at 7:30pm.

Please note the following for Tuesday, January 27, 2015:

· Town remains officially open.

· Justice Court: Traffic Court and Small Claims Court are closed for afternoon and evening sessions. Please contact Justice Court at 845.639.5960 with regards to rescheduling a court appearance.

· All Recreation programs, including senior programs, are cancelled for Tuesday.

· Garbage and Recycling is cancelled for Tuesday and will be on the next regularly scheduled day. (Garbage will be Friday and Recycling will be the following Tuesday)

· According to the Town Highway Superintendent and Police Department the following roads will close at 8pm Monday and will only be open for local traffic.

• Casper Hill Road, Valley Cottage
• Storms Road, Valley Cottage

Reception Centers

If there are prolonged power outages the Town will open reception centers and will keep residents informed if they do open.