{"id":63359,"date":"2018-02-06T17:24:35","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T21:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=63359"},"modified":"2018-02-06T17:24:35","modified_gmt":"2018-02-06T21:24:35","slug":"new-yorkers-are-urged-to-prepare-for-heavy-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2018\/02\/06\/new-yorkers-are-urged-to-prepare-for-heavy-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"New Yorkers are urged to prepare for heavy snow"},"content":{"rendered":"

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo urged New Yorkers today to prepare for hazardous winter weather and to use caution traveling on Wednesday<\/span><\/span>, especially during the morning and evening commutes. The snow, which will be heavy at times, will impact most of the state throughout the day. <\/span><\/p>\n

This storm will bring a wintery mix to New York City and Long Island with new snow accumulation of under two inches. Higher amounts are expected across upstate New York, with eight to 12 inches of snow expected in the Capital District, the Mohawk Valley, Central New York, and the Southern Tier.<\/strong> The Finger Lakes Region is forecast to receive six to 10 inches of snow, and the Mid-Hudson Region is expected to receive four to seven inches of snow before the storm tapers off. <\/span><\/p>\n

The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Advisories, Watches and Warnings for most of the state through Wednesday<\/span><\/span> night.<\/span><\/p>\n

“New Yorkers across the state should be prepared in advance for heavy snow that is currently forecast to h<\/span>it parts of upstate the hardest,<\/span>” <\/span>Governor Cuomo said.<\/span> “We are taking action, readying equipment and will be deploying resources in advance of the storm to ensure we are keeping roads open and our citizens safe. I ask all New Yorkers to stay informed, monitor your local weather forecast and if you must be on the road, give yourself extra time.”<\/span><\/p>\n

At the Governor’s direction, the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, State Police, the Department of Transportation and the Thruway Authority have already begun to plan accordingly for weather conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

The State’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has been in contact with local emergency management offices in every region and will closely monitor the storm as it moves through the state. The State’s Emergency Operations Center will activate tomorrow<\/span><\/span> morning at 6 a.m.<\/span><\/span> with Office of Emergency Management Staff in an enhanced monitoring posture. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Division’s 10 regional stockpiles have been prepared and are ready to respond to requests for assistance with assets including over 700 generators, over 250 light towers, over 1,200 pumps, approximately 46,000 ready-to-eat meals, approximately 409,000 bottles and cans of water, over 9,600 cots, 12,420 blankets, 13,613 pillows, and over 4,000 flashlights.   <\/span><\/p>\n

All New Yorkers can obtain emergency information through NY-ALERT, the State’s free, all-hazards, web-based alert and notification system. To subscribe, visit <\/span>nyalert.gov<\/span><\/a>. If you do not own or have access to a computer, call toll-free 1-888-697-6972<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Department of Transportation<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

The New York State Department of Transportation is ready to respond with 1,569 large plow\/dump trucks, 190 medium plow\/dump trucks, 326 loaders, 37 truck\/loader mounted snow blowers, 52 tow plows, 17 graders and 14 pickup trucks with plows. The Department of Transportation also has more than 383,995 tons of road salt on hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Motorists are reminded to check 511NY by calling 511 or by accessing <\/span>www.511ny.org<\/span><\/a> 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

All New Yorkers can obtain emergency information through NY-ALERT, the State’s free, all-hazards, web-based alert and notification system. To subscribe, visit nyalert.gov<\/a>. If you do not own or have access to a computer, call toll-free 1-888-697-6972<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thruway Authority<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Thruway Authority has 672 supervisors and operators ready to deploy 248 Large Snow Plows, 113 Medium Snow Plows, 11 Tow Plows and 53 Loaders across the state with more than 111,000 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><\/p>\n

The Thruway Authority encourages motorists to download its mobile app which is available to download for free on iPhone and Android devices. The app provides motorists direct access to real-time traffic and navigation assistance while on the go. Motorists can also sign up for <\/span>TRANSalert<\/span> e-mails which provide the latest traffic conditions along the Thruway by following this link: <\/span>www.thruway.ny.gov\/tas\/index.shtml<\/span><\/a>. For real-time updates, motorists can follow @ThruwayTraffic<\/span> on Twitter or by visiting <\/span>www.thruway.ny.gov<\/span><\/a> to see an interactive map showing traffic conditions for the Thruway and other New York State roadways.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

State Police<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The New York State Police will add additional patrols during the storm to the affected areas as needed. All 4X4 vehicles are available for deployment, and all troop emergency power and communications equipment has been tested.<\/span><\/p>\n

Safety Precautions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

All residents should have the following items available:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n