Press Releases & Publications

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02/08/10 9:00 AM: Wood-burning stoves, fireplaces and heaters can add a cozy glow, but make sure you are using them safely. Always keep a screen around an open flame. Never use gasoline to start your fireplace. Never burn charcoal indoors. Do not close the damper when ashes are hot. When usin
Affects: New York State (Click for More)
 
01/21/10 2:25 PM: The New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) is now using Twitter to increase outreach efforts and help New Yorkers become better prepared for emergencies. SEMO’s Twitter account (twitter.com/NYSEMO) will be used to augment traditional communications methods to better inform
Affects: New York State (Click for More)
 

Recent EAS Messages / Alerts

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02/09/10 4:21 AM: URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY 421 AM EST TUE FEB 9 2010 CTZ001-013-NYZ063>066-092115- /ORTHERN LITCHFIELD-SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD-WESTERN ULSTER- EASTERN ULSTER-WESTERN DUTCHESS-EASTERN DUTCHESS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TORRINGTON...OAKVILLE...NEW MILFORD... TERRYV
Affects: Dutchess, Ulster Counties (Click for More)
 
02/09/10 3:40 AM: URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY 340 AM EST TUE FEB 9 2010 ...A WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY EVENING... .AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE NORTH INTO THE OHIO VALLEY DURING THE DAY BEFORE WEAKENING OVERNIGHT. A STRONGER STORM WILL T
Affects: Sullivan County (Click for More)
 
02/09/10 3:18 AM: URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY 318 AM EST TUE FEB 9 2010 ...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT... .STRONG LOW PRESSURE DEVELOPS ALONG THE CAROLINA COAST LATE TODAY AND RAPIDLY INTENSIFIES WEDNESDAY...BRINGING SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL TO OUR REGION LAT
Affects: Multiple Counties (Click for More)
 
02/09/10 12:08 AM: URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY 1208 AM EST TUE FEB 9 2010 ...A WINTER STORM MAY IMPACT THE REGION FROM TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY EVENING... .ONE STORM CENTER WILL MOVE TO THE OHIO VALLEY BY TUESDAY EVENING...WHILE A SEPARATE STORM FORMS ALONG THE MID-ATLANT
Affects: Multiple Counties (Click for More)