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Putnam County's ICS team has continued to monitor the current winter storm impacting Putnam County. Highway crews have been working sinc ...
January 29, 2022
Putnam County’s ICS team has continued to monitor the current winter storm impacting Putnam County. Highway crews have been working since the start of the storm Friday night, 1/28/2022. Local Fire Departments and Ambulance Corps have remained on standby.
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Putnam County has suspended Putnam County Moves, our public transportation system. This includes; Croton Falls Commuters, the fixed route PART System, ParaTransit, and Veteran’s Transports. Service is expected to return to normal on Monday, January 31, 2022.
“We were fortunate that the predicted heavy snow accumulation seems to have moved past our region however the continued gusty winds are pushing the snow back onto the roads as quick as we can remove it.” said County Executive MaryEllen Odell. “It is imperative that the public remain off the roadways to allow the crews to continue to work safely.”
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The snow is expected to taper off with some periods of snowfall throughout the day ending by late afternoon. The issue will remain that wind gusts of 30 MPH or more will make driving treacherous. The public should avoid all unnecessary travel. Winds are expected to diminish throughout the night.
Residents are reminded that to report a power outage or downed wires you should call your local utility company; NYSEG 800-572-1131. Central Hudson 845-452-2700 or use their apps. If you use a generator, remember NEVER operate it in an enclosed space, even with a window or door open. This includes inside your home, basement or garage. Doing so can lead to a potentially lethal build-up of colorless, odorless, poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
Remember to check on neighbors, friends and family, especially seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions who are at an increased risk.
Please call 9-1-1 ONLY if you need immediate police, fire or EMS response.
If you need help that is non-emergent, please call Putnam County’s United Way Information & Help Line at 2-1-1 which is available 24 X 7
Remember to follow all Putnam County updates on NY ALERT.
This press release was produced by the Putnam County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
