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Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures
Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures With temperatures dropping and the heart of winter fast approaching, Hudson Valley utility companies are ramping up their storm preparedness efforts. After being caught off-guard by a massive storm last month that left the region reeling, area utility companies have released winter storm preparation messages to their customers. Con Edison is unveiling a new texting program for customers this year. The new system will allow Con Ed to send weather warning and preparation information before a storm arrives, system safety updates and estimated time of power restoration. Outages can also be repo…
Black Ice Advisory Issued As Arctic Air Arrives In Area Black Ice Advisory Issued As Arctic Air Arrives In Area
Black Ice Advisory Issued As Arctic Air Arrives In Area A storm system that brought heavy rain to the region Friday will usher in the arrival of arctic air that will last through early next week.Much colder air will be moving into the region Saturday morning with temperatures expected to fall to below freezing mid to late, the National Weather Service said. Temperatures will then continue to slowly fall through the remainder of the day, reaching the lower 20s inland by sunset. Any standing water will freeze resulting in black ice conditions on untreated walkways, sidewalks, parking lots and roadways, the weather service said. Motorists and pedes…