“My administration stands ready to respond and assist our local partners," Hochul said. “New Yorkers are no stranger to winter weather, but I encourage everyone to make sure you and your family are prepared for the snow and extreme cold, exercise caution if traveling and continue to monitor your local forecast.’”
What To Expect
Timing
Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings are in effect from early Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19 through daybreak on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.
Expected Snowfall
- NYC, Hudson Valley: 4-7 inches
- Long Island: 2-4 inches
- Capital Region, Elsewhere Locations Upstate: Up to 10 inches
Wind chill values may drop to -25 degrees
Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local forecasts.
Agency Preparations
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
The Division’s Office of Emergency Management is in contact with their local counterparts and is prepared to facilitate requests for assistance.
State stockpiles are staffed and ready to deploy emergency response assets and supplies as needed, Hochul said.
New York State Department of Transportation
The State Department of Transportation is monitoring weather conditions and is prepared to respond with 3,671 supervisors and operators available statewide, said Hochul.
All field staff are available to fully engage and respond. Staff can be configured into any type of response crew that is needed — plow, drainage, chipper, load and haul, cut and toss, etc. All available response equipment is ready to deploy, according to Hochul.
To assist with operations in the Hudson Valley, 30 staff members, including 20 snow plow operators, six equipment operator instructors, and four supervisors are being deployed to the region from other areas throughout the state.
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