Ossining Declares Snow Emergency For Wednesday

OSSINING, NY — Because the forecast has been changing over the past few days, it should come as no surprise that the Winter Weather Watches that were issued by the National Weather Service Monday afternoon and evening have been upgraded to Winter Weather Warnings and that the amount of predicted snow has also increased. So the Village of Ossining is declaring a Snow Emergency, effective at 7 a.m.Wednesday, until further notice.

During a Snow Emergency stopping/standing/parking is prohibited on designated Snow Emergency Streets. That means you will be towed if you leave your car on a Snow Emergency Street after 7 a.m. March 21.

• Broad Avenue, South From South Highland Avenue to State Street
• Croton Avenue, Both Sides, Entire length
• Dale Avenue, Both Sides, Entire length
• Edward Street, West Side, From Broad Avenue to Washington Avenue
• Everett Avenue, South Side, From South Highland Avenue to Spring Street
• Ferris Place, West Side, Entire length
• Lafayette Avenue, South Side, From Spring Street to State Street
• Main Street, Both Sides, Entire length
• North Highland Avenue, Both Sides, Entire length
• Pleasantville Road, Both Sides, Entire length
• Secor Road, Both Sides, Entire length
• South Highland Avenue, Both Sides, Entire length
• Spring Street, West Side, Entire length
• State Street, West Side, Entire length
• William Street, South Side, From South Highland Avenue to State Street

Please do your best to stay off of the roads and be sure to observe all parking ordinances to allow for passage of emergency responders.

FYI

The Recreation Department is prepared to have the emergency shelter at the Community Center staffed and operational, should the need arise.

Village officials recommend that you prepare for the worst: keep flashlights and extra batteries at the ready, charge up your cell phones and laptops, and check in on elderly friends and neighbors.

In the event of a power outage, call 1-800-75-CONED, or text "REG" to "OUTAGE" to make a report. You can also download the ConEd app on your iPhone or Android smartphone to easily report outages and check on estimated restoration times -- you will need to have your account number handy to register with the app, so be sure to have it on hand to get set up.

You can also use these services to report downed wires, which should also be reported to the police department.

SEE: Hudson Valley Nor'easter: Winter Storm Warnings Issued

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