Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell & Commissioner Adam B. Stiebling and other county employees welcome the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner Robert A. Lipton

On April 1st 2013, County Executive MaryEllen Odell & Commissioner Adam B. Stiebling and other county employees welcome the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner Robert A. Lipton at the Putnam County Training & Operations Center (TOPS) Building on the Donald B. Smith Campus.

SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY, May 19th, 2013

SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY, May 19th, 2013 

There will be an organizational meeting for the Putnam County Fireman’s Association held on Monday, May 20^th at the TOP’s building beginning at 19:30 hours.

The Putnam Northern Westchester Fire Police Association will meet on Tuesday, May 21^st at the Montrose Fire Department starting at 20:00 hours.

The EMT Pilot Refresher class on Cardiology will be held on Tuesday, May 28^th at the TOP’s building beginning at 19:00 hours. 

The Fire Investigation Team will meet on Wednesday, May 29^th at the TOP’s building starting at 19:30 hours.

Emergency Plan Checklist

Emergency Plan Checklist

Disasters, natural or man-made, often come without warning. Have these supplies and details organized ahead of time, and you’ll weather the storm with less stress.

• Know your area and what disasters are possible.
  If you live in a flood plain or your town is on an active fault line, you need to plan accordingly. Check ready.gov for what to expect in your area.
• Create a basic emergency supply kit.
  Be sure that it includes the following: Water (have one gallon per person, per day, for three days—for drinking and sanitation); food (have a three-day supply of nonperishable items); can opener; battery-powered radio; flashlight; extra batteries; moist towelettes and garbage bags (for sanitation needs); local maps (if your preplanned evacuation route isn’t passable, you can navigate back roads, if necessary); first-aid kit; whistle (to signal for help); wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities); dust mask
• Consider a few extra items, depending on your family’s needs.
  These might be: Food, medication, and toys for pets; infant formula and diapers; extra eyeglasses; an extra prescription slip or refill of important medications (talk to your doctor); comfortable shoes and a change of clothing for each family member; blankets or sleeping bags
• Make a to-go bag.
  Create a small version of an emergency kit with essentials like nonperishable food, water, a small first-aid kit, and a change of clothes that you can grab in a hurry or keep in the car.
• Know your evacuation routes.
  Have more than one option for getting out of town quickly.
• Designate three family meeting spots.
  Pick an area near the home to meet in the event of a fire. Choose another that is in the region, in case everyone is scattered and can’t get home. Have a third that is out-of-town, should your family have to evacuate separately.
• Select an out-of-town contact.
  Name one family member or friend who can serve as a point person if your immediate family is separated.
• Make a list of phone numbers.
  Everyone in the family should have a list of important contacts they carry with them. Make sure you include numbers for your office, your partner’s office, your children’s schools, day care, doctors, and close family members. Include the numbers of your health and home owner’s insurance companies, as well as your policy numbers.
• Write down important personal information.
  On the same emergency phone list, note any medical conditions you have. For your young children, record date of birth, address, and medical conditions. You can print out a template listing all of this info at ready.gov.
• Know the emergency plan of your children’s schools.
  If your kids are evacuated from school or day care, where do they go? Where can you pick them up?
• Have a family meeting.
  Make sure everyone knows and understands your emergency plan. Talk about meeting points, discuss fire safety, and have kids get involved in making the emergency supply kit. They may alert you to something you forgot—like the necessity of a spare security blanket.

Putnam County Traffic Alert

Subject: Putnam County Traffic Alert

……….This is an ACTUAL NOTIFICATION……….

Issued By:  Putnam County Emergency Management Issued To:  Putnam Co EM – SmallTestGroup, Putnam Co. EM  -  EOC Municipal Leaders -  Town of Southeast, Putnam Co. EM – County Executive, Putnam Co. EM – EOC Municipal Leaders – Town of Carmel, Putnam Co. EM – EOC Municipal Leaders – Town of Kent, Putnam Co. EM – EOC Municipal Leaders – Town of Patterson, Putnam Co. EM – EOC Municipal Leaders – Town of Philipstown, Putnam Co. EM – EOC Municipal Leaders – Town of Putnam Valley, Putnam Co. EM – EOC Municipal Leaders – Town of Village of Brewster, Putnam Co. EM – EOC Municipal Leaders – Town of Village of Cold Spring, Putnam Co. EM – EOC Municipal Leaders – Town of Village of Nelsonville, Putnam Co. EM – Police Departments, Putnam Co. EM – Press Release – Private, Putnam Co.EM-BOES Coordinators, Putnam Co. – Carmel Town Information, Putnam Co. – County-Wide Press Releases, Putnam Co. – Kent Town Information, Putnam Co. – Patterson Town Information, Putnam Co. – Philipstown Town Emergencies, Putnam Co. – Philipstown Town Information, Putnam Co. – Putnam Valley Town Information, Putnam Co. – Southeast Town Emergencies, Putnam Co. – Town of Cold  Spring – Emergency Notifications, Putnam Co. – Town of Cold Spring – Non-Emergency Notifications, Putnam Co. – Village of Brewster Town Information, Putnam Co. EM – Town of Southeast – Employee Information, Putnam Co. EM – Town of Southeast – News & Announcements, Putnam County Employees

Headline:  Putnam County Traffic Alert

Putnam County Officials have been notified by Conneticut State Officials that effective at 11:00 am this morning the State of Conneticut is closing traffic on Interstate 84 (I84) for all tractor trailers, box trucks, house trailers, etc.  At 1:00 pm I-84 will be closed at the Conneticut boarder for all non-essential vehicles.

In Putnam County the following roads are closed:

Zimmer Road in the Town of Southeast.

Bear Mountain Bridge Road in Contenintal Village.

Cornwall Hill Road at Cornwall Meadows in the Town of Patterson.

The NYS-DOT and NYS Bridge Authority has informed Putnam County Officials that when winds reach 40 MPH, speed and vehicle restrictions apply and at 50 MPH bridges will be closed.

Please stay tune to your local TV and/or Radio Station for additional updates.

NYSEG and RG&E Emergency Planners Preparing for Possible Effects of Hurricane Sandy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 26, 2012

NYSEG and RG&E Emergency Planners Preparing for

Possible Effects of Hurricane Sandy

>> NYSEG and RG&E urge customers to stay away from downed power lines – even lines that appear “dead” can be deadly. NYSEG customers should call 1.800.572.1131 to report downed power lines or other hazardous situations; RG&E customers should call 1.800.743.1701.

>> Emergency generators can be dangerous. Carefully read, understand and follow manufacturer’s instructions when operating an emergency generator. Never run emergency generators indoors; operate them only outdoors in well-ventilated areas, away from windows and doors, and never in a garage.

>> NYSEG and RG&E remind customers to stay out of flooded basements because energized wiring or outlets below the water line may pose a hazard. Natural gas service in a flooded basement may also pose a danger. If a basement or home is in danger of flooding, customers should contact their utilities to turn off electricity and/or natural gas service.

>> For electricity emergencies and to report power interruptions, NYSEG customers should call 1.800.572.1131; RG&E customers should call 1.800.743.1701.

>> For natural gas emergencies and to report suspected natural gas odors, NYSEG customers should call 1.800.572.1121; RG&E customers should call 1.800.743.1702.

Rochester, NY – NYSEG and RG&E emergency planners are closely monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for the possible effects of Hurricane Sandy. Depending on the exact track of the storm, portions of the NYSEG and RG&E service areas could experience considerable wind and significant rainfall early next week. NYSEG and RG&E are concerned with the potential impact of falling limbs and trees on power lines and also with possible flooding that could affect both electricity and natural gas facilities.

NYSEG and RG&E front line and support personnel across the state are on heightened alert, the companies’ customer relations centers are prepared and materials are on hand to repair any damage to the companies’ energy delivery systems.

NYSEG and RG&E offer customers the following storm tips:

Before a storm strikes

-     Anyone who uses life-sustaining equipment that operates on electricity should contact their   utility right away (NYSEG: 1.800.572.1111; RG&E: 1.800.743.2110) right away. Customers   may be enrolled in a critical customer program or provided specific advice on how to prepare          for power interruptions.

-       Keep flashlights, a battery-powered radio or TV and fresh batteries handy.

-       Have at least one telephone that is not dependent on electricity. (Cordless phones won’t work during a power interruption.)

-       Keep a supply of non-perishable food and bottled water on hand.

-       Make sure cell phone batteries are fully charged.

During a power interruption

-       Contact neighbors to see if their power is off. A loss of power may be the result of a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker.

-       To report a power interruption, contact NYSEG at 1.800.572.1131; RG&E at 1.800.743.1701. Our telephone systems let callers report the problem, help our crews respond quickly and efficiently, and provide customers with power interruption updates. Because many people may be trying to reach us during a power interruption, phone lines may be busy. Anyone who has access to a working computer during a power interruption can also report the interruption online at nyseg.com or rge.com.

-       Listen to a battery-powered radio for weather and power restoration updates.

-       Turn off major appliances (electric water heaters, refrigerators and freezers) and sensitive electronic equipment (TVs, VCRs, DVD players, computers, audio equipment) to prevent overloading and possible damage when power is restored. Turning off this equipment may mean unplugging it, turning off a circuit breaker or removing a fuse for the circuit that provides power to this equipment. Leave one light switch “on” to know when power has been restored.

-       Don’t use a natural gas or propane range to heat your home.

-       Never use outdoor grills or stoves inside.

-       Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible. Most food will last 24 hours if you minimize the opening of refrigerator and freezer doors.

After your power is restored

-       If a basement or home was flooded, customers should have an electrician check the home and have a plumbing and heating contractor check natural gas appliances before contacting NYSEG or RG&E to have services turned on.

-       Turn on appliances and sensitive electronic equipment one at a time to avoid overloading circuits.

-       Replenish emergency supplies used during the storm.

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