Sullivan County Manager Issues Winter Storm Warning – May Open Emergency Operations Center – 2/7/13
February 7, 2013 by The Catskill Chronicle
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 7, 2013) – Sullivan County Manager David Fanslau reports that "The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Sullivan County that is effective from 10:00 a.m. Friday morning through 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
Light snow or flurries should develop Friday morning, with steadier and heavier snow anticipated Friday afternoon and much of Friday night, likely starting between noon and 3:00 p.m. Snowfall rates of an inch or more per hour are possible Friday evening.
Storm totals of 8 to 12 inches, with locally greater than a foot possible in Eastern Delaware, Eastern Sullivan, and Eastern Pike Counties.
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
County residents are also urged to have enough flashlights and extra batteries, canned goods and bottled water for 48 hours, in case of power outage or emergency. Residents are encouraged to make arrangements to check on elderly neighbors, and arrange for pets to be housed either inside, or with proper shelter.
At this point, all County offices are expected to be open for normal business hours on Friday, February 8, 2013, unless the impact of the storm requires further action. Sullivan County Division of Public Works has personnel, equipment, and supplies ready to address the incoming storm.
Fanslau says, "The incoming Winter Storm will have a major impact on our region, particularly Friday afternoon, Friday evening, and into Saturday. The track of this Winter Storm may warrant the opening of the Sullivan County Emergency Operations Center in Bethel to monitor the impacts and respond accordingly.
Determinations regarding the EOC and whether it will be necessary to declare a State of Emergency will be made Friday morning, in consultation with the Legislature, County manager, Commissioner of Public Safety and Acting Commissioner of Public Works.
Please follow developments of this storm on Twitter @SullivanEOC, and on Facebook at Sullivan County Emergency Operations Center.
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Sullivan County Manager Issues Winter Storm Warning – May Open Emergency Operations Center – 2/7/13
February 7, 2013 by The Catskill Chronicle
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 7, 2013) – Sullivan County Manager David Fanslau reports that "The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Sullivan County that is effective from 10:00 a.m. Friday morning through 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
Light snow or flurries should develop Friday morning, with steadier and heavier snow anticipated Friday afternoon and much of Friday night, likely starting between noon and 3:00 p.m. Snowfall rates of an inch or more per hour are possible Friday evening.
Storm totals of 8 to 12 inches, with locally greater than a foot possible in Eastern Delaware, Eastern Sullivan, and Eastern Pike Counties.
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
County residents are also urged to have enough flashlights and extra batteries, canned goods and bottled water for 48 hours, in case of power outage or emergency. Residents are encouraged to make arrangements to check on elderly neighbors, and arrange for pets to be housed either inside, or with proper shelter.
At this point, all County offices are expected to be open for normal business hours on Friday, February 8, 2013, unless the impact of the storm requires further action. Sullivan County Division of Public Works has personnel, equipment, and supplies ready to address the incoming storm.
Fanslau says, "The incoming Winter Storm will have a major impact on our region, particularly Friday afternoon, Friday evening, and into Saturday. The track of this Winter Storm may warrant the opening of the Sullivan County Emergency Operations Center in Bethel to monitor the impacts and respond accordingly.
Determinations regarding the EOC and whether it will be necessary to declare a State of Emergency will be made Friday morning, in consultation with the Legislature, County manager, Commissioner of Public Safety and Acting Commissioner of Public Works.
Please follow developments of this storm on Twitter @SullivanEOC, and on Facebook at Sullivan County Emergency Operations Center.
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