HUDSON VALLEY – The biggest snowstorm in years is expected to overspread
the region late tonight, likely becoming heavy on Tuesday and continuing
into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Municipalities
and counties around the region have declared states of emergncy and blizzard
warnings as the storm approaches.
Governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency across New York effective
at midnight.
By the time the storm is over, the region could see as much as two feet
of snow with it falling at a rate of two inches per hour.
Orange and Rockland Utilities has declared a Storm Watch in response
to the forecast. Strong northeast winds are predicted at 20 to 30 miles
per hour sustained with gusts over 40 mph during the storm period.
Central Hudson Gas and Electric and NYSWG are also ramping up its crews
in the event of service interruptions.
If you experience a power outage in Central Hudson territory, call 845-452-2700
ot 800-527-2714 to report it.
O&R company and contractor overhead line crews are preparing to ramp up to respond to outages as are damage assessment, site safety, customer service operations and the wide array of O&R teams that support those functions. The company has hired 50 additional contract workers to supplement its workforce to aid in the field forces’ repair efforts.
There are several ways O&R customers can report outages and check
service restoration status – go to www.oru.com
from any computer or web-enabled mobile device; use the O&R mobile
app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device; text “OUT” to
69678 (myORU); or call customer assistance at 877-434-4100.
Check your municipal website or Facebook page for a list of warming station
and what facilities may be open or closed. In the City of Middletown,
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