Poughkeepsie takes precaution with storm approaching

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POUGHKEEPSIE – As high winds pick up in the region and a band of heavy rain has started in the City of Poughkeepsie, Mayor Rob Rolison said that the city’s workforce is geared up to provide assistance as Tropical Storm Isaias comes through the region.

The city will have additional resources available to provide assistance today and tonight. Additional personnel have been assigned to the 911 Center in anticipation of a higher volume of calls. 

The city’s Department of Public Works also will make additional personnel available, specifically tree crews and heavy-equipment operators. The DPW office will be staffed until at least 11 p.m. Tuesday night to take storm-related calls at 845-451-4111. For non-emergency calls, people are asked to call 845-451-4000.

“I want to thank our city workers in advance for doing what is necessary during this storm,” said Mayor Rob Rolison. “I also encourage all residents to use caution and to stay inside and not travel if at all possible as this storm moves through our area.”




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