State Of Emergency Declared In Yorktown

YORKTOWN, NY — A state of emergency has been declared in the Town of Yorktown. It began at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4 and will continue until 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5. Supervisor Ilan Gilbert said the decision was made in consultation with the chief of police and highway superintendent.

The declaration is consistent with the state of emergency declared by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Due to extremely hazardous conditions on the roadways, all travel on the roadways in the town is restricted to emergency vehicles, town highway vehicles, utility vehicles and essential emergency personnel.

All unnecessary travel is prohibited and violators are subject to summons.

The state of emergency will allow emergency personnel to perform the essential functions necessary to clear roadways, better aid persons in need of emergency critical care and prevent injury due to any downed power lines.

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