NY-Alert (New York State Emergency Management Office) - David A. Paterson (Governor), John R. Gibb (Director)
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Thursday, January 15 2009, 03:29:03 AM

Top Press Releases

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1/13/09 2:05 PM: With arctic-like temperatures and oppressive wind chills forecast to hover over the State tonight through Saturday, the New York State Emergency Management Office urges New Yorkers to follow these safety tips to protect themselves, their families and their loved ones from freezing conditions.
Affects: New York State (Click for More)
10/24/08 9:05 AM: Citizens urged to “Be Prepared” for challenges of winter months ahead As the heating season kicks into high gear with the approaching cold winter weather, John R. Gibb, Director of the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO), and State Fire Administrator Floyd A. Madison of th
Affects: New York State (Click for More)

Recent EAS Messages / Alerts

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1/15/09 2:36 AM: .Update - Accident: Rte 106 N/S from Rte 24 to N.Jerusalem Ave(E.Meadow)@2:35AM/All lanes remain closed for up to 3 Hrs
Affects: Nassau County (Click for More)
1/14/09 5:13 PM: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING... WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY. THE LAKE EFFECT SNOW WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. LAKE EFFECT SNOW IS EXPECTED THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT. THE
Affects: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua Counties (Click for More)
8/23/08 12:00 PM: The bridge over the Erie Canal on Keitel Rd in the Town of Albion is closed for repairs until approximately August 2009. 
Affects: Orleans County (Click for More)
NYS Disaster Preparedness Commission
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