In New City, NY, a significant storm system is poised to bring extensive rainfall, strong to potentially damaging winds, and coastal flooding, with the most severe impact expected between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service forecasts the possibility of over 4 inches of rain, along with the potential for moderate to major river flooding and maximum wind gusts reaching 50 to 60 mph.
Authorities are strongly advising residents to refrain from non-essential travel and to stay off the roads during this period. Those who must travel are urged to remain vigilant and adhere to any temporary signage or traffic instructions in place.
The County Highway Department is diligently inspecting and clearing numerous catch basins across Rockland County to ensure unobstructed drainage. Citizens can also report clogged catch basins to the Highway Department at 845-638-5060.
County Executive Ed Day encourages residents to promptly report road-related issues or storm-related concerns to the appropriate authorities. He expresses gratitude to the public works staff, emergency responders, and road maintenance teams for their dedicated efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of residents during challenging weather conditions.
The New York State Department of Transportation will monitor high-risk roads for potential closures due to flooding. The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control has deployed resources, including weather response vehicles and swift water rescue teams, in the Hudson Valley region. The New York State Emergency Operations Center in Albany will remain open, closely monitoring the storm and maintaining direct contact with Fire & Emergency Services.
O&R (Orange & Rockland) advises the public to avoid approaching or touching any downed power lines, always assuming they are energized and dangerous. Report downed wires immediately to O&R at 1-877-434-4100. In some cases, contacting local police to divert traffic from the location of downed wires until an O&R crew arrives may also be necessary.
Residents experiencing a power outage should report it to O&R through various methods, including:
Reporting an Electric Service Problem on the Orange & Rockland website (oru.com) from any computer or web-based mobile device.
Texting “OUT” to 69678 (myORU).
Calling 1-877-434-4100.