{"id":67931,"date":"2018-09-10T09:52:34","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T13:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=67931"},"modified":"2018-09-10T09:52:34","modified_gmt":"2018-09-10T13:52:34","slug":"update-on-heavy-rain-and-flooding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2018\/09\/10\/update-on-heavy-rain-and-flooding\/","title":{"rendered":"Update on heavy rain and flooding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today issued an update on the heavy rain <\/span>moving through<\/span> the state today. The Governor also urged New Yorkers to prepare for potential flooding\u2014especially for those in flood-prone areas in <\/span>the Finger Lakes, Central<\/span> New York and Southern Tier.  Addi<\/span>tionally, coastal communities in<\/span> New York City and Long Island could experience minor coastal flooding during periods of high tide. <\/span><\/p>\n

At the Governor’s <\/span>direction, the State’s Emergency Operations Center continues to monitor this period of heavy rain and tropical storm activity in the Atlantic Ocean. With hurricane activity increasing, all New Yorkers should ready emergency supplies in the event a tropical storm system impacts New York State.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Heavy rain continues to <\/span>move into the state today and early tomorrow<\/span><\/span> which could cause additional flooding in areas that were devastated by flash flooding only weeks ago,” <\/span>Governor Cuomo said.<\/span> “<\/span>We are prepared and ready to help communities tackle whatever Mother Nature brings <\/span>our<\/span> way. I urge all New Yorkers living in affected areas to stay informed and plan ahead to stay safe.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The state’s ten regional stockpiles are prepared to deploy key resources to assist with any flooding issues should they occur. Currently, stockpiles are equipped with:<\/span><\/p>\n