County Urges Residents To Be Prepared for Tropical Storm Fay - TAPinto.net

County Urges Residents To Be Prepared for Tropical Storm Fay - TAPinto.net

County Urges Residents To Be Prepared for Tropical Storm Fay - TAPinto.net

Posted: 10 Jul 2020 07:17 AM PDT

 With Tropical Storm Fay on its way, County Executive George Latimer is reminding residents to review their emergency plans and stock up on necessary supplies so they are prepared during hurricane season.

"Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a shortage of various items in our stores in recent months. I am once again urging our residents to replenish those supplies in case they have to shelter-in-place without power or evacuate their home on short notice," Latimer said. "Severe storms can occur at any time."

Latimer said residents should have several days' worth of food, water, medicine and other critical supplies like flashlights and batteries on hand in the event they are stuck in their homes due to flooding or a power outage.

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Commissioner John M. Cullen of the Department of Emergency Services (DES) said hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. He recommended that people create a disaster preparedness kit that includes: one gallon of water per person per day; a three-day supply of canned, packaged or other foods that do not need refrigeration or need to be cooked; a manual can opener and eating utensils; flashlights and batteries; a first aid kit; and a battery-powered or hand-crank radio.

Foods that can be stored include ready-to-eat canned meats and fish; protein or fruit bars; dry cereal and granola; peanut butter; nuts; crackers and canned fruit juice.

Cullen said residents can do the following to enhance their preparedness:

  • Make a plan
    • Begin by creating a personal support network and developing a communications plan with friends and family.  Put the plan in writing and share it. Consider the needs of pets or service animals.
  • Build a kit
    • Ensure that your kit has all the items you may need if asked to evacuate or shelter-in-place.
    • If you already have an emergency preparedness kit or go-bag, be sure to check expiration dates and re-stock as needed, including medications and food products. Have copies of important documents.
  • Be informed
    • Know the hazards to which your community is most vulnerable and take steps to mitigate damage to your property in advance.  
    • Know how you can access official information and instructions in an emergency, such as official websites and social media accounts as well as traditional media outlets.  
  • Get involved
    • Before disaster strikes consider volunteering for the County Medical Reserve Corps, your local Community Emergency Response Team or the American Red Cross.
    • In an emergency; remember family, friends and neighbors who may need additional assistance, such as older adults or someone with a disability.

Sherlita Amler, MD, commissioner of the Department of Health, said food safety and generator safety are essential during any power outage or emergency.

If you lose power, she said here's how to ensure you feed your family safely:

  • Keep your refrigerator closed as much as possible. Do not assume refrigerated foods are safe. If food is still fully frozen, it is safe to use.
  • Foods that have warmed to room temperature for more than two hours or have come into contact with flood waters should be discarded. When in doubt, throw it out.
  • During a prolonged outage, these foods are potentially hazardous if not stored below 45 degrees Fahrenheit and should be discarded: meat, poultry, seafood, cold cuts, hot dogs, eggs, cream, sour cream, yogurt, milk, custards, puddings, soft and shredded cheeses, cut fruit, cooked vegetables, pasta, casseroles, unbaked cookie and bread dough, gravy, creamy salad dressings, fish sauces, hoisin sauce, opened spaghetti sauce and garlic in oil.
  • After disposing of spoiled food, disinfect the refrigerator to avoid further contamination.
  • Discard any cans of food that are rusted, dented or opened.
  • If appliances are wet, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. Then, unplug appliances and let them dry out. Have appliances checked by a professional before using them again.
  • Storm clean-up can produce a great deal of garbage, which invites insects and rodents. Store your garbage in watertight, rodent/insect-proof containers with tight-fitting covers.

Residents and business owners with generators are reminded of the following safety tips:

  • Never run a generator in a basement, garage, porch or carport. Generators produce carbon monoxide that can quickly be lethal indoors.  Only operate a generator outdoors and away from open windows.
  • Do not exceed the rated capacity of your generator. Overloading your generator can damage it and any appliances connected to it. Fire may result.
  • If your generator has a detachable fuel tank, remove it before refilling. If this is not possible, shut off the generator and let it cool before refilling.

If you lose power, call Con Edison or NYS Electric and Gas directly. The phone numbers are: Con Ed power outage or gas and electrical service problems: (800) 75-CONED; NYSEG electricity power outage: (800) 572-1131; NYSEG gas power outage: (800) 572-1121.

Other practical tips and guidance can be found at: http://keepingsafe.westchestergov.com/be-prepared and www.ready.gov.

Tropical Storm Warning For Parts Of Hudson Valley - New Rochelle, NY Patch

Posted: 10 Jul 2020 07:10 AM PDT

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — With Tropical Storm Fay heading toward the Hudson Valley, flash flood watches are in effect and local governments are reminding residents to be prepared for severe storms. According a weather service hurricane local statement, Tropical Storm Fay will be making landfall near the New York City area Friday night.

There is a tropical storm warning for southern Westchester in effect until further notice, including New Rochelle, White Plains and Hastings-on-Hudson.

The main threats are locally heavy rainfall, flash flooding and dangerous surf conditions. Peak rainfall amounts for southern Westchester are forecast to be 2 to 4 inches. Winds are expected to be 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. However, there is the potential for winds up to 57 mph.

A flash flood watch is still in place for Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties until midnight Friday.

For Columbia, Dutchess and Ulster counties, the flash flood watch begins at noon Friday and remains in effect until noon Saturday.

The National Weather Service said heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorms are forecast through this evening for the lower Hudson Valley. A total of 1 to 3 inches of precipitation is expected, with locally higher amounts possible.

For the region, there could be torrential rainfall in a short period of time leading to flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer issued a statement Friday reminding residents to review their emergency plans and stock up on necessary supplies in order to be prepared during hurricane season.

"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a shortage of various items in our stores in recent months," he said. "I am once again urging our residents to replenish those supplies in case they have to shelter-in-place without power or evacuate their homes on short notice.

"Severe storms can occur at any time," he said.

People are recommended to create a disaster preparedness kit that includes 1 gallon of water per person per day; a three-day supply of canned, packaged or other foods that do not need refrigeration or need to be cooked; a manual can opener and eating utensils; flashlights and batteries; a first aid kit; and a battery-powered or hand-crank radio.

Foods that can be stored include ready-to-eat canned meats and fish; protein or fruit bars; dry cereal and granola; peanut butter; nuts; crackers and canned fruit juice.

Here is the forecast for southern Westchester from the National Weather Service through the weekend:

  • Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 78. East wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
  • Friday Night: Tropical storm conditions expected. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
  • Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
  • Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
  • Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
  • Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Here is an hour-by-hour forecast for southern Westchester:

(National Weather Service)

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