This is to assist homeowners, renters and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy
Saturday, February 23, 2013
8am-4pm
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Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services
112 Old Route 6
Carmel, NY 10512
As Putnam County recovers from the impact of Winter Storm Nemo, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell urges residents to remain off the roads to allow highway crews to continue to clear our roads. “County, State and Local Highway Crews have done a magnificent job maintaining our roads throughout the storm”, County Executive Odell states, “but while the snowfall has tapered off, the winds will continue through the day blowing snow back onto the roadway, this creates a dangerous situation”.
The National Weather Service has advised us that winds will remain strong with sustained speeds of 20 MPH and gusts of up to 35 MPH expected until 5:00 PM Saturday evening. Winds will gradually taper off however temperatures will drop to a dangerous level. Temperatures of 3 F and a wind chill below zero are expected by daybreak Sunday.
Putnam County Highway Commissioner, Fred Pena reports that all Putnam County roads are clear. The county highway staff had started working and clearing roads Friday during the storm and has worked all night and will continue to work to make sure the roads are safe for its residents. Road crews will continue to clear the roads and are requesting that unless it is an emergency please continue to stay off the roads so County personnel may continue to do the work unabated by traffic.
The County reminds our residents:
1. Winds will be gusting at times to 35 MPH and will cause drifts and at times limited visibility. Please use caution when outdoors.
2. While clearing your driveway use proper techniques when lifting or pushing snow and please do not push the snow back into the roadways as it can cause a dangerous situation for pedestrians and motorists.
NYSEG and Central Hudson have report no outages due to the storm and currently have crews available if needed.
The Putnam County Transit and Para-Transit systems are suspended for today to allow highway crews to continue to clean the roads. Both transit systems will resume normal services Monday, February 11, 2013 as scheduled.
All county operations including Office of Aging, Health Department and Social Services will be back in normal operations Monday morning.
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Important contact information:
For Police, Fire or EMS Emergency Dial 9-1-1
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department 845-225-4300
United Way (Free, confidential, multilingual information and referral helpline) Dial 2-1-1
NYSEG 1-800-572-1131
Central Hudson Gas and Electric: (845) 452-2700
Help for Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Starting on Monday, November 26th to Saturday December 15th
The Italian American Club, 141 Buckshollow Road, Mahopac will be accepting donations for the victims of hurricane Sandy. Help by donating non perishable food, juice, water, household supplies, clothing in clean and in good condition, diapers etc…
Money donations will be accepted.
Donations will be disbursed to local areas in need.
See the sign at the Club for drop off info.
Any questions? Call Lou Cefaloni – President – 845-216-6141
The following links from the New York State Department of Health provide excellent information on avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning and properly handling and storing dry ice:
CARBON MONOXIDE: KNOW THE HAZARDS
http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/7217/index.htm
SAFELY USING DRY ICE:
http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/food_safety/dry_ice.htm
For immediate release: November 12, 2012
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES FOUR MORE COUNTIES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE SANDY ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE AID
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that four more counties have been added to the major federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Sandy. The major federal disaster declaration now offers Individual Assistance to residents of Orange, Putnam, Sullivan and Ulster counties.
“I thank President Obama for adding these four counties to the major disaster declaration,” Governor Cuomo said. “The destructive effects of Hurricane Sandy are far-reaching and will require the maximum amount of federal assistance so these communities can rebuild and recover.”
On October 30, President Obama granted Governor Cuomo’s request for a federal disaster declaration for seven counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Richmond, Queens and Suffolk. On November 2, Governor Cuomo announced that an additional two counties, Rockland and Westchester, were approved to receive federal disaster assistance as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
Counties eligible for Individual and Public Assistance: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Richmond, Rockland, Queens and Suffolk, Westchester
Counties eligible for just Individual Assistance: Orange, Putnam, Sullivan and Ulster
The federal disaster declaration was approved to enable the federal government to provide assistance and resources to New York State and local governments to support activities related to evacuation, sheltering, and other protective measures, including debris removal, logistics management and electric power generation.
Disaster survivors have three ways to apply:
The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT, seven days a week until further notice.
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Additional news available at www.governor.ny.gov
New York State | Executive Chamber | press.office@exec.ny.gov | 518.474.8418
Yesterday, November 7th 2012 Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell, Local Leaders & FEMA had a meeting to discuss the current state of Putnam County after hurricane Sandy. Take a look at yesterdays meeting to find out more information.
Visit www.fema.gov to get additional information.
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Putnam County Officials announce that there are 3,667 Putnam County residents who remain without power as of 4:45 p.m. today, Monday, November 5, 2012. 62% of Putnam County residents will have power restored by 10:00 p.m. tonight and the 38% remaining will have power by 11:00 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Putnam County Officials will continue to assess the situation.
Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell and her team has met with FEMA Officials today, Monday, November 5, 2012. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is the Federal agency who responds to disasters, such as Hurricane Sandy. We have been working with a community liason to capture resources to assist Putnam County and its residents. Putnam County brought FEMA in to work with our municipalities and villages, as well as our residents in their cleanup or reconstruction.
A preliminary damage assessment (PDA) will be conducted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 for both Public Assistance (PA) and Individual Assistance (IA). At that time two teams consisting of FEMA, New York State Office of Emergency Management, Putnam County Offfice of Emergency Management and officials as needed, will review damage to each municipality.
If you feel that you may qualify for an Individual Assistance (IA), please contact your local municipality for information about the process. IA is in place to provide relief for individual homeowners and there are strict guidelines that must be met. FEMA will also provide teams of representatives to help individuals understand the process and file paperwork. These teams are deployed at locations throughout Putnam County to be announced as they are determined.
Putnam County Officials annouce support for individuals who are feeling overwhelmed as a result of increased stress. The following resources are available to our community.
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a stress counseling phone line at 1-800-985-5990.
Putnam County, in partnership with United Way, has available a crisis hotline which is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and may be reached at (845) 225-1222.
Putnam Family and Community Services can be reached at (845) 225-2700.
Putnam Community Services at Route 22 in Brewster can be reached at (845) 278-2500.
Putnam Hospital Center’s Emergency Room accepts walk-ins and may be reached at (845) 279-5711.
Please note that in these challenging times, anxiety and stress are more prevalent and these services are available to help you and your families. Please take care of yourself in these difficult times and reach out for help, if necessary. We will all get through this with the help of each other.
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