Village Of Port Chester: STATE OF EMERGENCY ISSUED

Press release from the Village of Port Chester:

October 25, 2021 - 5:57pm

The Village of Port Chester is bracing for impact from the October nor'easter that will bring heavy rain, coastal flooding, and strong winds from the southeast.  Rain should begin about 8:00 PM this evening and continue through late Wednesday.  As of this posting, the heavy rain may reach as much as 3 - 4 inches in total with roughly 1 inch falling per hour during its heaviest time. In anticipation of this storm, please refrain from parking in areas of the village that are known to be within our flood zone and are affected by rising or tidal waters, including Abendroth Avenue, the North Main Street/ South Main Street intersection, and the Summerfield Park/ 5 corners intersections. We recommend that retail, commercial, and residential properties tie down and secure patio furniture and other outdoor items, so they do not damage property or injure others during times of strong winds. In light of the above, a State of Emergency will be declared and effective starting at 8:00 PM this evening and continue through 5:00 PM Tuesday October 26, 2021. Any additional declarations and updates on this storm will be posted to the village’s website and social media platforms. Where possible, please stay home and avoid driving on roads.  Less road congestions allows for first responders to navigate our roads more safely when responding to emergency. Thank you for your attention and cooperation,The Village of Port Chester   

DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY

A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the Village of Port Chester for the period beginning on Monday October 25, 2021, at 8:00 PM and ending on Tuesday October 26, 2021, at 5:00 PM The state of emergency has been declared due to damaging winds, heavy rain, and excessive storm surges and flooding produced by a coastal nor’easter. As the Village Manager, I exercise the authority given me under Section 24 of the New York Executive Law, Article 2-B, to preserve the public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the residents of the Village.   I hereby direct all departments of the Village of Port Chester to take whatever steps necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure and provide such emergency assistance deemed necessary.   Local emergency orders may be made hereafter as situations warrant.   DECLARACIÓN DEL ESTADO LOCAL DE EMERGENCIA Por la presente se declara un estado de emergencia en el pueblo de Port Chester para el período que comienza el lunes 25 de octubre de 2021 a las 8:00 p.m. y termina el martes 26 de octubre de 2021 a las 5:00 p.m. Se ha declarado el estado de emergencia debido a vientos dañinos, lluvias intensas y marejadas ciclónicas excesivas e inundaciones producidas por un noreste costero. Como administrador de la aldea, ejerzo la autoridad que me otorga la Sección 24 de la Ley Ejecutiva de Nueva York, Artículo 2-B, para preservar la seguridad pública y, por la presente, hacer que toda la asistencia requerida y disponible sea vital para la seguridad, el bienestar y la salud. de los vecinos de la Villa.   Por la presente, ordeno a todos los departamentos de la Villa de Port Chester que tomen las medidas necesarias para proteger la vida y la propiedad, la infraestructura pública y proporcionen la asistencia de emergencia que se considere necesaria.   Las órdenes de emergencia locales se pueden hacer de aquí en adelante según lo requieran las situaciones.   Signed/ Firmado: Stuart L. RabinStuart L. Rabin, Village ManagerDate/ Fecha: October 25, 2021

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