{"id":80906,"date":"2020-08-26T18:40:54","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T22:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=80906"},"modified":"2020-08-26T18:40:54","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T22:40:54","slug":"state-agencies-directed-to-pre-deploy-assets-ahead-of-heavy-wind-and-rain-projected-to-arrive-beginning-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2020\/08\/26\/state-agencies-directed-to-pre-deploy-assets-ahead-of-heavy-wind-and-rain-projected-to-arrive-beginning-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"State agencies directed to pre-deploy assets ahead of heavy wind and rain, projected to arrive beginning Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed state agencies to prepare and pre-deploy emergency response assets as heavy rains and severe thunderstorms are forecast to impact New York <\/span>on Thursday through this weekend. As humidity begins to return on Thursday, there will be an increased chance of scattered severe thunderstorms statewide, especially in the eastern portion of the state where localized downpours and wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As the weekend approaches, a storm system will move over the Great Lakes and enter New York from the west and bring the possibility of rain across much of upstate New York beginning Friday night into Saturday. Simultaneously, the remnants of Hurricane Laura will continue to move east toward the Mid-Atlantic coast, which may lead to heavy rainfall in the lower Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island Regions. Governor Cuomo is urging New Yorkers to ensure their households and families are prepared for the storm, and to continue monitoring local weather forecasts for the most up-to-date information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Our emergency response teams are monitoring these storms around the clock and we’re urging New Yorkers to be prepared for severe weather starting Thursday and limit any unnecessary travel,” <\/span>Governor Cuomo said<\/span>. “We are tracking Hurricane Laura, as well, as it approaches Texas and Louisiana and could potentially bring heavy rains to New York late in the weekend.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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While the National Weather Service has yet to issue any watches, warnings, or advisories associated with this storm for New York, this may change as more information concerning the exact path comes to light this weekend. New Yorkers can view the complete listing of these notices, as well as access the latest forecasts, by visiting the National Weather Service website <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Emergency Operations Center remains activated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will monitor weather conditions, coordinate state response operations and stay in contact with localities throughout the duration of the event. State Stockpiles are also prepared to deploy assets to localities to support any storm-related needs. This includes pumps, chainsaws, sandbags and bottled water. <\/span><\/p>\n

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

The State Department of Transportation is prepared to respond with<\/span> 3,474 supervisors and operators. Response crews will staff the affected residency locations 24\/7 throughout the duration of priority response operations. Mechanic support will be available 24\/7 to keep response equipment operational. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Statewide equipment numbers are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n