Locations North of New York City, Including the Capital, Central New York, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, and Southern Tier Regions, Could See Up to Foot of Snow
New York City Metro Area to Receive Up to Two Inches of Rain with Snow and Sleet Possible
New Yorkers Urged to Prepare for Hazardous Travel Conditions and Possible Power Outages
State Agencies Ready to Respond to Requests for Assistance
Albany, NY– WEBWIRE — Friday, January 5, 2024
Guv Kathy Hochul today prompted New Yorkers to be prepared as a winter season storm is anticipated to produce as much as a foot of snow in locations north of New York City beginning late Saturday and continuing through Sunday. The majority of places in the Mid-Hudson, Southern Tier, Capital, Central New York, and Finger Lakes areas are anticipated to get primarily snow from the weather condition system, while some locations in the NYC Metro location might get approximately 2 inches of rain, in addition to a wintry mix of snow and sleet through Sunday afternoon. The worst weather are anticipated to start late Saturday night and continue into Sunday early morning for some places. Guv Hochul prompted New Yorkers to continue to track the storm over the weekend and make strategies now to guarantee their security throughout the storm, consisting of changing itinerary if needed and getting ready for possible power blackouts.
New Yorkers are no complete strangers to snow, however its constantly crucial to be prepared and to understand how to securely manage inbound weather condition, Guv Hochul statedI prompt everybody to take note of their regional projection and to prepare travel appropriately.
Snow amounts to might rise to a foot in the Mid-Hudson and Capital Regions with possibly greater overalls in parts of the Catskills. Roughly 6-8 of snow is anticipated for eastern parts of the Southern Tier and parts of the Mohawk Valley, and 2-6 of snow is anticipated to fall in Central NY, Finger Lakes, and parts of the North Country. Peak snowfall rates might reach 1-2 per hour throughout the over night Saturday into Sunday.
For a total listing of weather condition informs and anticipates, check out the National Weather Service site at https://alerts.weather.gov. New Yorkers are likewise motivated to register for emergency situation informs by signing up for NY Alert at https://alert.ny.gov, a complimentary service supplying crucial emergency situation details to your mobile phone or computer system.
Firm Activities
New York City State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
The Division is actively keeping an eye on the weather report and collaborating the States reaction to the weather condition occasion. Workplace of Emergency Management personnel touch with regional equivalents and are prepared to assist in ask for support. The Division is prepared to release emergency situation reaction properties and shelter materials from the States stockpiles.
New York City State Department of Transportation
The State Department of Transportation is keeping track of weather and prepared to react with 3,692 managers and operators offered statewide. All residency areas will stay staffed for 24/7 operation throughout the period of the occasion and concern clean-up operations. All readily available snow and ice devices is prepared to release. Fleet mechanics in impacted locations will be staffing all primary residency areas 24/7 to carry out repair work and keep trucks on the roadway.
Statewide devices numbers are as follows:
- 1,617 big rake trucks
- 149 medium task rakes
- 52 tow rakes
- 343 big loaders
- 36 snow blowers
For real-time travel details, drivers ought to call 511 or check out https://www.511ny.org/ or the mobile website at m. 511ny. orgNew York States main traffic and travel info source.
Route Authority
Route Authority upkeep centers will be staffed all the time and prepared to react with 700 rake operators and managers statewide. The Thruway Authority is releasing personnel and devices from its Buffalo Division to support snow and ice operations in the Mid-Hudson Valley area. Released resources consist of big rake trucks and rake operators. Extra resources are on standby and all set to move as required. In addition, affected areas will have Emergency Operation Centers (EOC) open throughout of the storm.
- 357 big and medium responsibility rake trucks
- 11 tow rakes
- 67 loaders
- More than 126,000 lots of salt on hand
Variable Message Signs and social networks are used to inform vehicle drivers of winter season climate condition on the Thruway.
The Thruway Authority motivates vehicle drivers to download its mobile app which is readily available free of charge on iPhone and Android gadgets. The app supplies vehicle drivers direct access to real-time traffic details, live traffic electronic cameras, and navigation support while on the go. Vehicle drivers can likewise register for TRANSalert emails and follow @ThruwayTraffic on X for the current traffic conditions along the Thruway.
New York City State Department of Public Service
Energy business managed by the Department of Public Service have roughly 5,500 employees readily available statewide to take part in repair work and repair efforts for the winter season weather condition system. DPS personnel will track energies work throughout the occasion and guarantee energy business move suitable staffing to areas that experience the best effect. If your service is interrupted, check out the DPS Utility Service Interruptions site for ideas.
New York City State Police
State Police are keeping track of climate condition and are prepared to release extra Troopers as required. All State Police 4×4 and customized lorries, consisting of snowmobiles and energy surface automobiles, are staged and all set for instant action, and all emergency situation power and interactions devices has actually been evaluated.
New York City State Department of Environmental Conservation
DEC Emergency Management personnel, Environmental Conservation Police Officers, Forest Rangers, and local personnel stay on alert and continue to keep track of the establishing scenario and weather report. All readily available properties are placed to help with any emergency situation reaction.
DEC advises those accountable for the massive elimination and disposal of snow to follow finest management practices to assist avoid flooding and lower the capacity for toxins like salt, sand, oils, garbage, and other particles in snow from impacting water quality. Disposal of snow in regional creeks and streams can develop ice dams which might trigger flooding in neighboring locations. Public and personal snow elimination operators need to know these security concerns throughout and after winter season storms. Extra info is offered at https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/togs5111new.pdf.
New York City State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
New York City State Park Police and park workers are on alert and carefully keeping track of climate condition and effects. Reaction devices is being sustained, evaluated, and gotten ready for storm reaction usage. Park visitors need to examine https://parks.ny.gov or call their regional park workplace for the current updates concerning park hours, openings, and closings.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The MTA is carefully keeping an eye on weather to guarantee safe, trusted service. MTA staff members will be poised to spread out salt, clear platforms and stairs where ice exists, and keep signals, switches, and 3rd rail operating, get rid of any downed trees that might fall throughout tracks, and address any weather-related obstacles throughout the storm. MTA Bridges and Tunnels is recommending vehicle drivers to utilize care when driving on icy streets and drive at lowered speeds.
Consumers are motivated to examine new.mta.info for the most recent service updates, and to utilize care while browsing the system. Consumers need to likewise register for real-time service informs through text or e-mail. These notifies are likewise offered through the MTAs apps: MYmta and TrainTime.
Port Authority
The Port Authority keeps an eye on climate condition throughout all its centers. In case of extreme climate condition, the company concerns routine travel informs and updates as required. For the most recent info about Port Authority centers, please check social networks, register for PA informs or download among the PA mobile appsconsisting of RidePATH, which supplies real-time updates and notifies for PATH service.
Security Tips
Travel
A few of the most crucial pointers for safe driving consist of:
- Do not drive unless needed.
- If you should take a trip, ensure your cars and truck is equipped with survival equipment like blankets, a shovel, flashlight and additional batteries, additional warm clothes, set of tire chains, battery booster cable televisions, fast energy foods and vibrantly colored fabric to utilize as a distress flag.
- If you have a cellular phone or other interactions gadget such as a walkie-talkie offered for your usage, keep the battery charged and keep it with you whenever taking a trip. If you must end up being stranded, you will have the ability to call for aid, recommending rescuers of your area.
- The leading cause of death and injuries throughout winter season storms is transport mishaps. Before supporting the wheel, ensure that your car is clear of ice and snow; excellent vision is essential to great driving. Strategy your stops and keep more range in between cars and trucks. Be additional alert and bear in mind that snowdrifts can conceal smaller sized kids. Constantly match your speed to the roadway and climate condition.
- It is necessary for drivers on all roadways to keep in mind that snowplows take a trip at accelerate to 35 miles per hour, which oftentimes is lower than the published speed limitation, to make sure that salt being distributed remain in the driving lanes and does not spread off the streets. Frequently on interstate highways, snowplows will run side by side, as this is the most effective and safe method to clear numerous lanes at one time.
- Drivers and pedestrians need to likewise remember that snowplow chauffeurs have actually restricted views, and the size and weight of snowplows can make it really challenging to navigate and stop rapidly. Snow blowing from behind the rake can seriously decrease presence or trigger whiteout conditions. Drivers need to not try to pass snowplows or follow too carefully. The best location for vehicle drivers to drive is well behind the snowplows where the road is clear and salted. Never ever try to pass a snowplow while its operating.
Power Outages
- Contact your energy to figure out location repair work schedules.
- Shut off or disconnect lights and devices to avoid a circuit overload when service is brought back; leave one light on to suggest when power has actually been brought back.
- If heat heads out throughout a winter season storm, keep warm by blocking spaces you do not require.
To Report an Electric Outage, Call:
- Central Hudson: 800-527-2714
- Con Edison: 800-752-6633
- National Grid: 800-867-5222
- NYSEG: 800-572-1131
- O&R: 877-434-4100
- PSEG-LI: 800-490-0075
- RG&E: 800-743-1701
Heating Safety
- Usage just safe sources of alternative heat such as a fireplace, little well-vented wood or coal range or portable area heating units.
- When utilizing alternative heat sources such as a fireplace, woodstove, and so on constantly make certain you have appropriate ventilation. Constantly follow producers directions.
- Keep drapes, towels, and pot holders far from hot surface areas.
- Have a fire extinguisher and smoke alarm and make certain they work.
- If you utilize kerosene heating systems to supplement your routine heating fuel, or as an emergency situation source of heat, follow these security pointers:
-Follow the producers guidelines.
-Use just the appropriate fuel for your system.
-Refuel outdoors just and just when the system is cool.
-Keep the heating unit a minimum of 3 feet far from furnishings and other combustible items.
-When utilizing the heating system, usage fire safeguards and aerate effectively.
For more winter season security suggestions, check out https://dhses.ny.gov/safety. For all non-emergency service requirements in New York State in the past, throughout or after a storm, call 211 or go to 211nys. org
About the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) supplies management, coordination, and assistance to avoid, secure versus, get ready for, react to, recuperate from, and reduce catastrophes and other emergency situations. For more details, follow @NYSDHSES on Facebook, Instagram, and X (previously referred to as Twitter) or go to dhses.ny.gov
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