Orange County Storm Update 4:00PM

Goshen - Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana and the Orange County Department of Emergency Services are continuing to closely monitor the winter weather event as advertised by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Upton, New York. 

“We have extended the state of emergency until 6am, February 27, which will allow our emergency services personnel and highway crews to respond to this severe weather event,” Diana said.  “Our Emergency Operations Center is currently open on a level 4 limited activation and will remain so throughout the duration of this storm to coordinate assistance to the county’s emergency service agencies and municipalities if necessary. I would again like to remind residents to please refrain from travel during this time.” 

Based upon the latest forecast information received directly from the NWS this afternoon, Orange County residents may experience snowfall totals in the neighborhood of 20-30 inches and heavy snow and wind are causing power outages. Residents are reminded to stay away from downed power lines.

Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Jean Hudson advises residents to remember their neighbors, particularly the elderly and those with young children. Dr. Hudson also wants to remind residents to be very careful about using space-heaters and do not use generators indoors as poor ventilation can lead to carbon monoxide buildup. Carbon monoxide can only be detected if you have a monitor and can be very dangerous so make sure that ventilation is adequate.

The Orange County Emergency Services Center has logged 1339 weather related calls since 6 yesterday. As of this report, approximately 55,000 residents are currently without power and we have reports of over 100 motor vehicle accidents and 662 instances of downed electrical wires. The Center has also confirmed multiple residential roof collapses throughout the county.

The Orange County Airport is currently closed to general aviation.

The Town of Deerpark has activated their Emergency Operations Center residents may call 845-856-E911(3911) for assistance.

The Orange County Department of Public Works is operating under standard severe weather protocols.

Tonight: Periods of snow. Low around 29. Northeast wind between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind between 7 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS:

ORANGE COUNTY: State of Emergency

CITY OF NEWBURGH: Snow Emergency

Town of Blooming Grove: State of Emergency

Town of Deerpark: State of Emergency

Town of Woodbury: State of Emergency

Town of Chester: State of Emergency

Town of Montgomery: State of Emergency

Town of Wallkill: State of Emergency

Village of Washingtonville: State of Emergency

Village of Greenwood Lake: State of Emergency

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