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Gov. Youngkin Declares State Of Emergency As Major Winter Storm Looms Over Virginia
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a state of emergency ahead of a powerful winter storm expected to blanket Virginia starting Sunday, Jan. 7, with snow, freezing rain, and dangerously low temperatures.
“I am declaring a state of emergency for the incoming winter storm currently forecasted to impact Virginia starting Sunday,” Youngkin said in a statement. “I encourage all Virginians, visitors, and travelers to stay alert, monitor the weather forecast, and prepare now for any potential impacts.”
State agencies, including VDOT and the Virginia State Police, are pre-treating roads and ramping up s…
Winter Storm: North Castle Police Urge Residents To Hunker Down, Stay Off Roads
Ahead of a potent winter storm predicted to bring several inches of snow to the Hudson Valley, officials and police departments are urging residents to prepare for the white stuff, sign up for emergency alerts, and keep roads and sidewalks clear.
Officials and police in both Westchester and Putnam Counties issued the warnings on social media ahead of a storm predicted to arrive in the region on Saturday evening, Jan. 6, and continue into Sunday, Jan. 7.
As of Friday morning, Jan. 5, the storm was predicted to bring around 8 inches or more to Westchester and Putnam, according to …
Hurricane Lee: Mass Leaders Prepare For Storm's Impact, MBTA Alters Some Routes
With Hurricane Lee drawing closer to New England, Massachusetts leaders are bracing for the expected damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, and storm surges, and they are urging residents to do the same.
The storm, which was rated as a Category 1 hurricane as of Friday, Sept. 15, is expected to hit the state on Friday evening, Sept. 15, and have lasting effects until Saturday evening, according to the latest weather forecasts.
RELATED: Hurricane Lee Set To Batter Coastal Mass With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain: Here's Timing
Many areas of coastal Massachusetts have issued tro…
Don't Be Alarmed: Blank Ammunition To Be Used During Drills At School In Rye
A police department in Westchester is planning on conducting live tactical drills involving the use of blank ammunition at a high school over several days, which may result in the sound of gunshots coming from the building.
The drills, which will be conducted by the City of Rye Police Department, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 8, Wednesday, Aug. 9, and Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Rye High School/Middle School building at 3 Parsons St., the department announced.
The drills will all be held between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on all three days.
As a result of the drills, a large police presence will…
NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Tropical Depression Ida
New York State agencies are preparing emergency response assets as Tropical Depression Ida is set to impact the region with heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding in some areas.
The storm arrived on Wednesday, Sept. 1, and is expected to pass through by late Thursday afternoon, Sept. 2.
Related story: Ida Arrives With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Flash Flooding; Isolated Tornadoes Possible
"The remnants of Hurricane Ida are forecast to impact downstate and eastern parts of the state, including New York City, Long Island, and parts of the Southern Tier, Mid-Hudson Valley, and Capital r…
Strong Winds May Cause Service Interruptions, Central Hudson Warns
Strong winds may knock out Central Hudson customer's electricity on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24 and Christmas, Friday, Dec. 25, according to the utility company.
“We know reliable electrical service is vital to our customers, especially during the Christmas holiday and at a time when we’re also navigating the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Ryan Hawthorne, Assistant Vice President of Electric Engineering and Operations at Central Hudson.
“Our employees are prepared to work through the holiday, we have secured additional line crews and we are maintaining regular contact with local emerge…
