Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino has extended the county’s State of Emergency and travel restrictions as blizzard conditions continue Monday.
The emergency order now restricts all non-essential travel on roadways in Dutchess County until 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. County government offices are closed for the day, and Dutchess County Public Transit bus service has been suspended.
The county remains under a Blizzard Warning, with high winds and an additional 4 to 8 inches of snow forecast throughout the day.
“This has been a very dynamic and difficult storm, creating dangerous conditions and challenges for highway crews,” Serino said in a press release. “For public safety, we are extending the State of Emergency, including restricting all non-essential travel on roadways, until 4pm today. Please stay home and stay safe.”
Under the extended order, travel is prohibited except for essential personnel, including medical and health facility workers; law enforcement and public safety personnel; first responders; utility, maintenance and public works crews; snow removal and road treatment teams; facility operations staff deemed necessary by their employers; and public employees involved in emergency operations.
Residents in need of shelter can call 845-486-3300 during business hours or dial 2-1-1 after hours. Updates are available at dutchessny.gov/stormupdates.
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