Governor Andrew Cuomo directed state agencies to prepare emergency response resources, as Tropical Storm Henri is currently forecast to impact areas in the lower Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island regions with heavy rains, High winds and the possibility of wind gusts of 65 miles per hour starting Sunday or Monday.
Governor Cuomo urged New Yorkers in these areas to prepare for tropical storm-like weather conditions and to monitor local weather forecasts for up-to-date information on the storm.
“We have seen this scenario before and we are taking every precaution to prepare for the impacts Henri can bring to New York,” Governor Cuomo said. “I have directed state agencies to stand ready with emergency response resources if needed, and I urge New Yorkers to be vigilant and vigilant this weekend as potentially dangerous weather approaches.”
Henri is currently 345 miles south-southeast of North Carolina, and is expected to turn northwest on Friday night, followed by an acceleration to the north and northeast over the weekend. The Henri hub off the east coast will strengthen in the coming days and is forecast to make landfall near southern New England with near-hurricane strength.
New York State agencies are also currently assisting Oneida County and the cities of Roma and Utica with emergency response equipment and resources after heavy rains hit the area Thursday, causing flash flooding and displacement of residents. in multiple locations.
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services responded immediately to a request for assistance from Oneida County and provided resources and equipment to address multiple flood-related issues and shelter issues for displaced residents, including 18 water pumps, hoses and associated equipment, six gas generators, more than 400 MRE, more than 2,000 bottles of water and dozens of cots, blankets and pillows.
These materials were delivered to the Central Fire Station in Rome, which currently serves as a command post for first responders. As a precautionary measure, the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has deployed a sandbag placing machine in Oneida County and an additional 12 water pumps at the Department of Transportation maintenance facility near Utica.
Additionally, the Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an emergency declaration for Steuben County to expedite permits that will help the area recover following the state’s response to widespread flash flooding earlier this week.
The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for Suffolk County and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Nassau and Southern Westchester Counties.
New Yorkers can view the full list of these advisories, as well as access the most recent forecasts, by visiting the National Hurricane Center waves Public Alerts from the National Weather Service.
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