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Published on 02-25-2019 08:05 AM
New York Governor Cuomo Issues Preparedness Update As Extremely Strong Winds Begin to Impact New York
Albany, NY - - (February 24, 2019) - - Today, the Office of the Governor of New York published the following information:
Winds Gusts May Reach 40 to 50 MPH Throughout Much of State; 70 to 75 MPH in Western New York and Western Portions of North Country
Total of 250 National Guard Members Have Been Activated to Assist with Debris Clearance
Utilities on Standby to Respond to Power Disruptions 24 Hours a Day
All Empty Tractor Trailers and Empty Tandems Banned from Portions of New York State Thruway and Interstate Highways
Empty Tractor Trailers and Empty Tandems to also be Banned from MTA Bridges Beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday
State Emergency Operations Center Will Remain Activated to Enhanced Monitoring Mode
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