{"id":40572,"date":"2015-02-09T01:23:05","date_gmt":"2015-02-09T01:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/?p=40572"},"modified":"2015-02-10T02:36:22","modified_gmt":"2015-02-10T02:36:22","slug":"statewide-travel-affected-by-snow-ice-and-freezing-temperatures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2015\/02\/09\/statewide-travel-affected-by-snow-ice-and-freezing-temperatures\/","title":{"rendered":"Statewide Travel Affected by Snow, Ice and Freezing Temperatures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/images1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-40573\" src=\"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/images1.jpeg\" alt=\"images\" width=\"135\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a>Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged drivers across New York to exercise caution during the current winter storm that is dropping ice and up to 18 inches of snow in certain regions across the state. The storm is already impacting road and air travel, and conditions will likely worsen as the storm continues through\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_210062393\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Tuesday<\/span><\/span>. The Governor is additionally urging commuters ahead of\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_210062394\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Monday<\/span><\/span>\u00a0morning\u2019s commute to exercise caution and plan ahead.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">\u201cAs another winter storm approaches the state, I&#8217;m urging all New Yorkers to be extra alert and plan ahead when driving to stay safe and avoid delays,\u201d Governor Cuomo said. \u201cWe have deployed resources in every region of the state to respond and will closely monitor conditions as the storm progresses over the next 36 hours.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for most counties in New York State through\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_210062395\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Tuesday<\/span><\/span>\u00a0morning. Freezing rain and snow will continue and will be accompanied by low temperatures and wind in some parts of the state. The latest National Weather Service predicts the following regional snow accumulations:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Capital Region: 9 to 18 inches, with a few higher totals over the higher elevations.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Southern Tier: 8 to 12 inches, with a few hundredths of an inch of ice possible.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Western NY: 5 to 9 inches, with a few hundredths of an inch of ice possible.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">North Country: 6 to 10 across the St. Lawrence Valley and 10 to 14 inches in the northern Adirondacks.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Downstate: Minimal snow, however ice accumulation of less than 0.1 of an inch possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">State equipment ready for this storm includes a total of 1,781 plows and 4,184 operators, plus 380 front-end loaders and more than 375,000 tons of salt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><b>Department of Transportation &amp; Thruway Authority<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">The State Department of Transportation has a total of 1,444 plows, 3,629 operators and supervisors, 325 front-end loaders and 274,000 tons of salt stationed across New York to fight the storm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">The New York State Thruway Authority has a total of 337 large and medium sized snow plows, 555 snow plow operators, 55 front-end loaders and 105,000 tons of salt deployed across New York State for storm response. Select locations that don\u2019t have residual salt on the roadway will be exposed to liquid pretreating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Because the entire state is expecting wintry weather, there are no plans by the Department of Transportation or Thruway Authority to shift equipment or resources to a specific region. Both agencies are continuously monitoring the situation and will make adjustments as necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Thruway motorists are encouraged to sign up for TRANSalert e-mails which provide the latest traffic conditions along the Thruway. Motorists can sign up for TRANSalerts by following this link:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thruway.ny.gov\/tas\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http:\/\/www.thruway.ny.gov\/tas\/<wbr \/>index.shtml<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">. Thruway travelers can also get real-time updates by\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/thruwaytraffic\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">following @ThruwayTraffic<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0on Twitter or by visiting\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thruway.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http:\/\/www.thruway.ny.gov<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">to see an interactive map showing traffic conditions for the Thruway and other New York State roadways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><b>Metropolitan Transportation Authority<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">All MTA Bridges and Tunnels, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad and the New York City Subway and Buses are operating, with crews ready to remove snow and ice from and salt the platforms and stairways. The MTA has trains equipped with deicer equipment and scrapers to remove ice from third rails and will deploy them as necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><b>Port Authority<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">In advance of the winter weather, the Port Authority is prepared to deploy extra personnel at all of its facilities, which is the normal course of operations during winter weather events. The airports, bridges, tunnels and PATH have snow desks where key personnel analyze weather reports and deploy staff and equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">The Port Authority urges air and bus travelers to check with their carriers before going to the airport or bus terminals to confirm whether their plane or bus will depart and scheduled departure times. The agency also may impose speed restrictions on its crossings if weather conditions warrant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">The Port Authority has the following snow equipment and supplies ready at its major transportation facilities:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">More than 200 pieces of snow equipment at its airports, including melters that can liquefy up to 500 tons of snow an hour and plows that can clear snow at 40 mph;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">More than 60 pieces of snow equipment at its bridges and tunnels, including nearly two dozen plows and spreaders at the George Washington Bridge, the world\u2019s busiest vehicular crossing;\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Thousands of tons of salt and sand for airport roads and parking lots, plus thousands of tons of salt for the bridges and tunnels;\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Hundreds of thousands of gallons of liquid anti-icer chemicals at the airports, which prevent snow and ice from bonding to runways and taxiways, plus thousands of tons of solid de-icers, which break up snow and ice already on the ground;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Plow-equipped trains, liquid snow-melting agent trains and a \u201cjet engine\u201d plow to remove snow from PATH tracks, and snow blowers, plows and spreaders to clear station entrances, roads that serve PATH\u2019s 13 stations, and various support facilities; and<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Approximately 1,000 staff members and contractors with years of specialized training and professional experience in handling severe winter weather at transportation facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">For up-to-the-minute updates on Port Authority crossings, airports and the PATH system, travelers are encouraged to sign up for Port Authority alerts at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paalerts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http:\/\/www.paalerts.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">. Travelers may also call 511 or visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/511NY.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">511NY.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/511NJ.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">511NJ.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0for further information on highway conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><b>Public Safety<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">The Division of State Police has had contact with all regional Troop Commanders to ensure that resources and staffing patterns have been identified for the storm. The State Police are ready to deploy 50 4&#215;4 vehicles, 8 all-terrain vehicles and 8 snowmobiles in the region.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Troopers normally assigned to Traffic Incident Management and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement have also been re-assigned to patrol duties for this storm. Troop Emergency Management personnel have been pre-designated to staff open county Emergency Operation Centers and all emergency power and communications equipment has been tested.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">The New York State Office of Emergency Management is monitoring the weather system and in contact with County Emergency Managers, which will inform situational awareness throughout the weather event. Regional Office of Emergency Management personnel are available to staff County Emergency Operations Centers if necessary.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">\u00a0<b>Use Caution If Travel Is Necessary<\/b><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">It is important for motorists on all roads to note that snowplows travel at speeds up to 35 miles per hour, which in many cases is lower than the posted speed limit, to ensure that salt being dispersed stays in the driving lanes and does not scatter off the roadways. Oftentimes on interstate highways, snowplows will operate side by side, as this is the most efficient and safe way to clear several lanes at one time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Motorists and pedestrians should also keep in mind that snowplow drivers have limited lines of sight, and the size and weight of snowplows can make it very difficult to maneuver and stop quickly. Snow blowing from behind the plow can severely reduce visibility or cause whiteout conditions. Motorists should not attempt to pass snowplows or follow too closely. The safest place for motorists to drive is well behind the snowplows where the roadway is clear and salted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Some of the most important tips for safe winter driving include:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Never follow a snowplow too closely or attempt to pass one. Remember that the highway ahead of the plow is usually snow-covered;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Adjust speed for road conditions and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Schedule extra time for winter travel and be patient during ice and snow removal operations;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Assume that bridge surfaces are slippery, as they freeze more quickly than road surfaces;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Be wary of black ice, which can be difficult to see but makes conditions slippery when pavement temperatures are below freezing;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Have a cell phone handy, if possible, but do not text while driving; distracted driving is illegal and becomes even more dangerous during storm events;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Never venture from your vehicle if snowbound;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Equip your car with emergency supplies including sand, shovel, flares, booster cables, rope, ice scraper, portable radio, flashlight, blankets and extra warm clothes;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Inform a responsible person of your destination, intended route, and estimated time of arrival; and<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Keep calm and do not panic in case of a vehicle breakdown, accident, or if you become snowbound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Motorists should also include the following emergency items in their vehicles:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Flashlight with extra batteries<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Charged cell phone and automobile charger<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Basic first-aid kit<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Blankets or sleeping bags<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Extra clothes, including rain gear, boots, mittens, and socks<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Windshield scraper and brush<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Fire extinguisher<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Shovel<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Sand, road salt and\/or cat litter for traction<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Tire chains or traction mats<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Basic tool kit, including pliers, wrench, and screwdriver<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Tow rope<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Battery jumper cables<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Road flares\/reflectors<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Brightly colored cloth (to use as a flag)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Road maps<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Heavy exertion, such as shoveling snow, clearing debris, or pushing a car, can increase the risk of a heart attack. To avoid problems:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Stay warm, dress warm and SLOW DOWN when working outdoors.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Take frequent rests to avoid over exertion.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">If you feel chest pain, shortness of breath, or pain in the jaw or radiating down the arm &#8212; STOP and seek help immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">If you lose power:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">First, call your utility to determine area repair schedules.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Turn off or unplug lights and appliances to prevent a circuit overload when service is restored. Leave one light on to indicate when power has been restored.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">If heat goes out during a winter storm, keep warm by closing off rooms you do not need.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Alternative Heating Safety Tips<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Other home safety tips:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">When removing snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks, stay clear of electric and natural gas meters to avoid damaging them, inadvertently disrupting service or putting yourself in danger. Snow and ice can damage electric and natural gas meters, natural gas pipes and natural gas regulators, so never bury any of this equipment when shoveling, using a snowblower or plowing.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">When removing snow or ice from a roof, never let it fall on electric or natural gas meters or related equipment.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Natural gas appliance chimneys and vents should be kept free of snow and ice to prevent the build-up of potentially-deadly carbon monoxide.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Symbol; font-size: medium;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">Be prepared if you smell natural gas. If you smell that distinctive sulfur-like odor \u2013 like the smell of rotten eggs \u2013 get up, get out and call your utility immediately from a cell phone or neighbor\u2019s phone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">New York State provides a travel advisory system that features real-time travel reports and road conditions, which can be accessed by dialing 511, online at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.511ny.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">www.511ny.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">, and via a new mobile site at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.m.511ny.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">www.m.511ny.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;\">. The web site features a color-coded map indicating which state roads are snow covered, ice covered, wet, dry, or closed to help travelers determine if travel is advisable. It also provides links to airport, rail and transit information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Governor Andrew M. 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