NY Gov Cuomo Declared State of Emergency in 7 Counties

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Press briefing (Image : Twitter)

Online Desk, Kingston: Big breaking news ! Governor of New York Andrew M. Cuomo today declared State of Emergency in 7 Counties e.g Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady ,Saratoga and Ulster as a large winter storm continues to impact New York.

Cuomo has also activated 300 members of the National Guard to assist with snow removal and clean-up operations in these seven counties.

It's still dangerous out there. NYS Troopers have already responded to more than 740 storm-related crashes statewide. Staying off the road allows first responders to do their job.

Make sure to watch out for each other and offer assistance to those you see in need! pic.twitter.com/mU9pOtB2DM

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) December 2, 2019

Gov. Cuomo Holds Storm Briefing in Kingston, NY https://t.co/tkiBSg83w1

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) December 2, 2019

In a brief press meet Gov. Cuomo said ““We’re going to declare a state of emergency in seven counties that have been the hardest hit: Ulster County; Schenectady County; Saratoga; Rensselaer County; Greene County; Columbia, and Albany County. A declaration of a state of emergency allows more flexibility for the state government working with the local governments to make sure we can deploy resources where we need to deploy resources …. ”

I am declaring a state of emergency for Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga and Ulster Counties.

I'm also deploying 300 members of the National Guard to assist with snow removal and clean-up operations in these counties.

Stay safe, New York!

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) December 2, 2019

Winter Storm Update: I am directing non-essential state employees in the Capital Region to stay home Monday, December 2.

As this storm continues to move across the state, we are continuing to take every step possible to help ensure New Yorkers are safe on and off the roads.

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) December 2, 2019

Reduced speed limits remain in effect on a number of state-owned roadways, including:

All State owned Parkways in DOT Region 8 (Hudson Valley)
I-81: PA line to Syracuse
Route 17: Binghamton to I-84
I-84: Entire length
I-86: from PA line to Binghamton
I-88: Binghamton to I-90
I-99: Entire length
I-684: Entire length
I-90: exit 41 to exit 24 (Albany)
I-87: from exit 24 to exit 15 including the Berkshire spur. The speed restriction in place on the NYS Thruway between exit 29 (Canajoharie) to exit 15 (NJ I-287) including the Berkshire Spur.

Another band of heavier snow setting up from Saratoga county and the Capital District to the Mohawk Valley and northern Catskills this morning. Snowfall rates up to an inch per hour in this area, with storm totals of 12 to 20 inches by 11 am. #NYWX #VTWX #MAWX pic.twitter.com/zHNlZ9lcE6

— NWS Albany (@NWSAlbany) December 2, 2019

News Source : WKTV