{"id":55190,"date":"2017-03-13T07:35:05","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T11:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=55190"},"modified":"2017-03-13T07:35:05","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T11:35:05","slug":"governor-announces-actions-being-taken-to-prepare-for-upcoming-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2017\/03\/13\/governor-announces-actions-being-taken-to-prepare-for-upcoming-storm\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor announces actions being taken to prepare for upcoming storm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced actions being taken to prepare and respond to a strong Nor&#8217;easter expected to impact parts of the state early this week. &nbsp;At the Governor&#8217;s direction, the New York State Emergency Operations Center will be activated beginning&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">on Monday<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;evening. &nbsp;The Governor has also directed state agencies to be on heightened alert in advance of the storm and prepared to deploy personnel and state stockpile resources \u2013 including sandbags, generators and pumps \u2013 as needed.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">\u201cWe are closely monitoring this storm as it develops and I am directing all state agencies to be on alert and ready to respond as the weather develops,\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">said Governor Cuomo.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;\u201cThe state will be proactively deploying resources to potentially impacted regions to stay ahead of the storm and keep New Yorkers safe. I encourage all New Yorkers in affected regions to plan ahead, and avoid any unnecessary travel as the storm progresses.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">The Nor&#8217;easter, which is expected to begin late&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Monday<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;night and intensify&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">on Tuesday<\/span><\/span>morning, is predicted to bring over a foot of snow to the Capital Region, Mid-Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island regions. The latest forecasts anticipate blizzard like conditions for the&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Tuesday<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;morning commute and commuters are urged to drive with caution. Residents in these regions should expect possible closures, delays and cancellations, and regularly monitor for updated information to plan ahead.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>Weather Watches<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Blizzard Watch for the lower Mid-Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island regions from late&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Monday<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;night through&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Tuesday<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Winter Storm Watch for the upper Mid-Hudson Valley from late&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Monday<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;night through&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Tuesday<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Winter Storm Watch for the Northern region from&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Tuesday<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;morning through&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Wednesday<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;morning.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Winter Storm Watch for all of the Capital District, Central, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, and Western New York regions from&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Monday<\/span><\/span>night through&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Wednesday<\/span><\/span>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Representatives from the following state offices and agencies have been direct to report to the Emergency Operations Center&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">on Monday<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;for storm preparation and response:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Department of Transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: medium\">New York State Thruway<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">State Police<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Office of Emergency Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Public Service Commission<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Division of Military and Naval Affairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Department of Environmental Conservation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Office of Fire Prevention and Control<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b><u>State Agency Preparations for Nor&#8217;easter<\/u><\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">In addition to activating the Emergency Operations Center, the Division of Homeland Security\u2019s Office of Emergency Management is communicating with the National Weather Service and is coordinating with local emergency managers across the state. DHSES will pre-position two six-person tracked UTVs and one eight-person tracked vehicle with staff to Brentwood Stockpile on Long Island, with two high-axle vehicles. Also one high-axle vehicle, with two six-person tracked UTVs will be pre-positioned in Mid-Hudson Region with personnel. &nbsp;Additional six-person tracked UTVs are on standby for movement to other portions of the state as necessary. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>Department of Transportation<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><br \/>\nThe New York State Department of Transportation has 3,847 operators and supervisors statewide and is ready to respond with the following assets:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">1,600 large plow\/dump trucks and 200 medium plow\/dump trucks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">324 loaders and 42 truck\/loader mounted snow blowers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">61 tow plows, 20 graders and 15 pickup trucks with plows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">The Department of Transportation also has more than 443,000 tons of road salt on hand. An additional 182 operators and supervisors and 30 trucks are ready to be deployed from other parts of the state to Long Island and the Mid-Hudson regions in preparation for this storm. DOT continues to monitor the storm and is prepared to commit additional resources to the hardest-hit regions of the state as needed.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;<br \/>\nMotorists are reminded to check 511NY by calling 511 or by accessing&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.511ny.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.511ny.org<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;before traveling. The free service allows users to check road conditions and transit information. Mobile users can download the updated, free 511NY mobile app from the iTunes or Google Play stores. The app now features Drive mode, which provides audible alerts along a chosen route while a user is driving, warning them about incidents and construction. Users can set a destination prior to departing and receive information on up to three routes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>Thruway Authority<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">The Thruway Authority\u2019s winter weather preparations include a 24-hour staff rotation for maintenance personnel, snow removal equipment ready for deployment, and ample salt and fuel supplies to keep the roadways clear and safe. &nbsp;The New York State Thruway Authority has more than 592 supervisors and operators ready to deploy 201 Large Snow Plows, 110 Medium Snow Plows and 54 Loaders across the state with more than 114,800 tons of road salt on hand. Variable Message Signs, Highway Advisory Radio and social media are utilized to alert motorists of winter weather conditions on the Thruway.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">The New York State Thruway Authority encourages motorists 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:&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thruway.ny.gov\/tas\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>http:\/\/www.thruway.ny.gov\/tas\/index.shtml<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">. Thruway travelers can also get real-time updates by following @ThruwayTraffic on Twitter or by visiting&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thruway.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>http:\/\/www.thruway.ny.gov<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;to see an interactive map showing traffic conditions for the Thruway and other New York State roadways.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>State Police<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">The State Police will be deploying additional patrols for the duration of the storm and making all resources available as needed, including 4X4 vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. &nbsp;High-axle vehicles will also be ready for deployment to affected areas as needed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>New York National Guard<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">The New York National Guard Joint Operations Center is operational and monitoring the situation and stands ready to provide specialized military assets to include personnel and high axle cargo trucks as needed.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp; &nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>MTA<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">The MTA follows well-established plans to keep the region\u2019s transit services up and running during harsh winter weather conditions. &nbsp;MTA personnel will continue to monitor the U.S. National Weather Service and have direct access to a customized weather prediction service that provides regularly updated weather forecasts.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Based on storm severity, MTA may modify or suspend revenue rail services to protect equipment and reduce weather-related rail accidents.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">\u200bMTA bus operations will take actions to reduce the likelihood of stranded buses and passengers and weather-related accidents based on specified triggers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">\u200bDuring inclement weather conditions, MTA Paratransit will take certain actions to prevent stranded passengers and vehicles, and reduce the likelihood of weather-related accidents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">\u200bLong Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad base decisions to activate contingency operations on actual and forecast conditions including snow accumulations, icing, and winds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">\u200bPrior to snow events, extra managerial staff are deployed to B&amp;T facilities and the Command Center activates its weather desk to monitor weather conditions on a continual basis.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is making extensive preparations involving personnel and equipment at all of its facilities in expectation of the strong winter storm currently forecast to begin&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Monday<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;night through&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Tuesday<\/span><\/span>. The agency\u2019s Office of Emergency Management is in contact with other local, state and federal officials and agencies and will develop regional preparations for the upcoming storm in consultation with them.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">The following equipment and supplies are available at the Port Authority\u2019s major transportation facilities in the event of a major storm:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Hundreds of pieces of snow equipment at the airports, including melters able to liquefy up to 500 tons of snow an hour and plows that can clear snow at 40 mph, and dozens of pieces of snow equipment at PA bridges and tunnels;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Thousands of tons of salt and sand for airport roads, parking lots, bridges and tunnels;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Hundreds of thousands of gallons of liquid chemicals at the airports to prevent snow and ice from bonding to runways and taxiways; thousands of tons of solid de-icers that break up snow and ice already on the ground;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Plow-equipped trains and snow-melting materials to clear the agency\u2019s PATH station tracks and facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;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&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paalerts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>http:\/\/www.paalerts.com\/<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">. Travelers may also call 511 or visit&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/511ny.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>511NY.org&nbsp;<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">or&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/511nj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>511NJ.org<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;for further information on highway conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>Department of Public Service<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">The Department of Public Service is in contact with utility senior executives to ensure that the utilities are prepared for inclement weather, and it will be closely monitoring utility storm-preparation efforts to ensure that utilities stand ready to minimize outages and speed outage restorations. Electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunication service providers, such as Verizon, are prepared to bring on additional manpower to minimize service disruptions, if they occur. Utilities are prepared to respond 24 hours a day to power disruptions and are mandated to implement their emergency response plans, when needed, which includes contacting customers on life-support equipment and other critical customers.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">In light of the potential significant inclement weather expected, the Department will expand its Call Center Helpline hours, if needed, beginning&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Tuesday, March 14<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">7:30 AM to 7:30 PM<\/span><\/span>, to assist consumers in storm response and restoration efforts, and&nbsp;<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Wednesday, March 15<\/span><\/span>, if needed. The Department\u2019s Call Center Helpline can be reached by calling&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(800)%20342-3377\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(800) 342-3377<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">. Department staff will monitor and report on storm impacts and utility restoration activities throughout the event and will be present in the field, as needed.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>How to Contact Your Utility:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Central Hudson:&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(845)%20452-2700\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(845) 452-2700<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;or&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(800)%20527-2714\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(800) 527-2714<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">, or go to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralhudson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.centralhudson.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Con Edison: (800) 75-CONED (<\/span><a href=\"tel:800-752-6633\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>800-752-6633<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">), or go to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coned.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.coned.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">PSEG-Long Island:&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(800)%20490-0075\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(800) 490-0075<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">, or go to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.psegliny.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.psegliny.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">National Grid (upstate electric):&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(800)%20867-5222\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(800) 867-5222<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">, or go to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalgridus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.nationalgridus.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">National Grid (upstate gas):&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(800)%20642-4272\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(800) 642-4272<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">, or go to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalgridus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.nationalgridus.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">National Grid (metro area gas):&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(718)%20643-4050\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(718) 643-4050<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">, or go to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalgridus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.nationalgridus.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">National Grid (Long Island gas):&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(800)%20490-0045\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(800) 490-0045<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">, or go to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalgridus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.nationalgridus.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">NYSEG (electric):&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(800)%20572-1131\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(800) 572-1131<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">, or go to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyseg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.nyseg.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">NYSEG (gas):&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(800)%20572-1121\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(800) 572-1121<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">, or go to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyseg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.nyseg.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Orange &amp; Rockland:&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(877)%20434-4100\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(877) 434-4100<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">, or go&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/towww.oru.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>towww.oru.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Rochester Gas &amp; Electric (electric):&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(800)%20743-1701\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(800) 743-1701<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">, or go to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.rge.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Rochestesr Gas &amp; Electric (gas):&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"tel:(800)%20743-1701\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>(800) 743-1701<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">, or go to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.rge.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>Department of Environmental Conservation<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">DEC is mobilizing Environmental Conservation Officers, Forest Rangers and other staff assets in the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island area, including ATV&#8217;s, UTV&#8217;s, snowmobiles, and 4&#215;4 trucks available to assist in any necessary response efforts. DEC coastal engineering experts are also ready to assist in monitoring for potential flooding and coastal erosion from the storm. Other public protection and spill response staff are coordinating with other state and local partners to provide additional assistance as needed.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">In preparation for severe winter weather New York State Parks has alerted park police and park personnel to closely monitor weather updates and storm preparation efforts. New York State Parks has more than 500 emergency equipment resources on hand and ready for deployment. This includes light\/medium duty plows, snowmobiles, 4&#215;4 vehicles, ATV&#8217;s and portable generators. Park patrons should monitor&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nysparks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><u>www.nysparks.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">&nbsp;or call their local park office for the latest updates regarding park hours, openings and closings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><b>Safety Precautions<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\"><br \/>\nAll residents should have the following items available:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Flashlight and extra batteries.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Battery-powered portable radio or NOAA Weather Radio to receive emergency information.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;font-size: medium\">Seven to ten days\u2019 supply of food. 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