Putnam County Executive Declares State of Emergency

Putnam County Executive Maryellen Odell has announced a State of Emergency for all of Putnam County effective 6:00 pm tonight 1/26/2015.

This state of emergency is for all of Putnam County and includes a travel ban on all roads. The travel ban will be effective 11:00 pm tonight and until further notice.

The ban is for your safety and our community.

This ban will afford our roads to be effectively maintained and clear for emergency vehicles only.

Law enforcement will be out and enforcing this ban. Your cooperation is expected and appreciated.

If there is an emergency please call 911.

Below is a list of useful contact information.

NY-Alert: http://www.nyalert.gov/.

The Red Cross has a Winter Storm Safety Checklist at:
http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m4240231_WinterStorms.pdf
FEMA provides valuable information regarding emergency preparedness at: http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

Utility Companies:
NYSEG: 1-800-572-1131
Central Hudson Gas and Electric: (845) 452-2700

Emergency Service Providers:
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department: (845) 225-4300
The American Red Cross of Mid Hudson Valley: (845) 471-0200
United Way’s 2-1-1 Help Line: 211

• SEE ALSO: Southeast Coverage of Blizzard 2015