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As temperatures remain below freezing, sleet and freezing rain continue to make road conditions slippery. Temperatures are expected to g ...
February 25, 2022
As temperatures remain below freezing, sleet and freezing rain continue to make road conditions slippery. Temperatures are expected to gradually rise above freezing by mid-day which may bring a change of freezing rain to all rain before the storm diminishes.
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Temperatures overnight will once again dip below freezing causing any accumulated water to freeze. “Our highway crews have done a great job keeping the roadways passable,” said County Executive Odell, “however if you are outside, you should take care whether walking or driving.”
Please note the following:
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- All Putnam County Government Offices, with the exception of essential services will be closed Friday, 2/25/22
- Our public transportation system which includes, Croton Falls Commuters, any fixed route PART System, Paratransit, Veteran’s Transports and Pre-K/EI Transportation to schools in Putnam and Westchester Counties, has suspended all service for Friday, February 25, 2022. Full operations are expected to return Saturday, February 26, 2022.
Remember to check on family, friends, and vulnerable neighbors and If you MUST travel give yourself enough time and drive carefully.
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.
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.
