{"id":64523,"date":"2018-04-04T17:35:39","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T21:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=64523"},"modified":"2018-04-04T17:35:39","modified_gmt":"2018-04-04T21:35:39","slug":"wind-gusts-could-cause-damage-governor-urges-residents-to-take-precautions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2018\/04\/04\/wind-gusts-could-cause-damage-governor-urges-residents-to-take-precautions\/","title":{"rendered":"Wind gusts could cause damage; governor urges residents to take precautions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wind Gusts of 65 to 75 mph Could Cause Damage to Tree Limbs and Power Lines, Causing Scattered Power Outages<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to take proper precautions to protect against the ongoing storm that is expected to bring damaging winds and widespread rain to many areas of Upstate New York through this evening. Ahead of the storm, <\/span>New York’s utilities added 400 line, tree and service workers to their existing base of 4,200 workers through the mutual aid process. Crews are being moved to the areas forecasted to have the highest winds and stand ready to assist with restoration efforts, as needed. <\/span>Additionally, high profile vehicles in Upstate New York should use extreme caution on roadways as the strong winds will make travel difficult throughout Wednesday<\/span><\/span> and into Thursday<\/span><\/span>. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

“More extreme weather is heading towards New York, bringing with it the potential for power outages”, <\/span>Governor Cuomo said<\/span>. “We are <\/span>continuously monitoring<\/span> this storm’s movements and state agencies are fully prepared to respond, if and when they are needed. In the meantime, I encourage everyone to take precautions to protect your loved ones and your home, as well as to refrain from any unnecessary travel during the height of this storm.”<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Areas along Lakes Erie and Ontario are forecast to see a prolonged periods of damaging winds for the remainder of the day into this evening with sustained winds from 25 mph to 45 mph and gusts up to 65 to 75 mph. Recreational boaters should remain in port or take shelter until winds and waves subside.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

The National Weather Service has issued High Wind Warnings and Watches for most of upstate New York including the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, North Country, Capital Region, and Mid-Hudson Regions through tonight<\/span><\/span>. In the North Country, steady rain with occasional thunder, combined with warmer temperatures could melt the snowpack, which could cause minor flooding.  Lake Shore Flood Warnings are also in effect for counties along the eastern shores of Lakes Erie and Ontario.  For a current listing of weather watches, warnings, and advisories from the National Weather Service, click <\/span>here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

State Agency Preparations<\/span><\/p>\n

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

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has been in contact with Emergency Managers in the affected regions and the State’s Watch Center is monitoring for any potential impacts around the clock.<\/span><\/p>\n

The State’s 10 regional stockpiles are fully prepared and assets are ready to deploy including:<\/span><\/p>\n