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    Dutchess County Storm Update March 2011

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    The Dutchess County Emergency Operations Center was activated last night to monitor storm conditions and flooding. Several waterways, including the Wassaic Creek, Ten Mile River, and Wappinger Creek are experiencing flooding. Over 10,000 customers are without power. The Red Cross has opened a shelter in Amenia and warming centers have been opened in Northeast and Pine Plains to assist residents. Nearly 500 emergency calls have been received since last night.

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    The Dutchess County Emergency Operations Center was activated last night to monitor storm conditions and flooding. Several waterways, including the Wassaic Creek, Ten Mile River, and Wappinger Creek are experiencing flooding. Over 10,000 customers are without power. The Red Cross has opened a shelter in Amenia and warming centers have been opened in Northeast and Pine Plains to assist residents. Nearly 500 emergency calls have been received since last night.

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    The Dutchess County Emergency Operations Center was activated last night to monitor storm conditions and flooding. Several waterways, including the Wassaic Creek, Ten Mile River, and Wappinger Creek are experiencing flooding. Over 10,000 customers are without power. The Red Cross has opened a shelter in Amenia and warming centers have been opened in Northeast and Pine Plains to assist residents. Nearly 500 emergency calls have been received since last night.

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    Dutchess County Storm Update March 2011

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    News Update

    Dutchess County Emergency Operations Center


    Creek Road♦ Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    Phone: 845/473- ♦.us

    Date: March 7, 2011

    For Further Information Contact:


    Colleen Pillus, Public Information Officer
    (845) 473-5328

    Flooding Update from


    Emergency Operations Center
    Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Emergency Operations Center was activated last
    night at 10:30pm to monitor storm conditions and impacts. Emergency Response
    Coordinator Dana Smith, Emergency Manager Ken Davidson and representatives from the
    Dutchess County Sheriff, American Red Cross of Dutchess County, New York State
    Police, Dutchess County Department of Public Works and other agencies are coordinating
    efforts to assist local communities in the response to heavy rains and flooding.

    Current update information:


    Road conditions:
    • All Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) crews have been
    dispatched to deal with downed trees and other road closure conditions. DPW is
    coordinating efforts with Central Hudson to deal with downed power lines to allow
    roads and lanes to reopen.
    • Motorists are urged to exercise cautions on roadways as conditions are changing
    rapidly.

    - more -
    Dutchess County waterways:
    • Ed Hoxsie, Executive Director for Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation
    District, is monitoring water levels from the Emergency Operations Center.
    • The Wassaic Creek Ten Mile River is currently experiencing the most serious
    flooding. Ten Mile River is currently just under 10 feet, flood level is 9 feet.
    • The Wappinger Creek is rising faster and higher levels than anticipated for the
    storm event. Currently, the Wappinger Creek’s level is more than 11 feet, which is
    considered to moderate flood stage. Water levels are still rising.
    • The Fishkill Creek is experiencing rising water levels and is approaching flood
    stage. The Fishkill Creek does not currently have a United State Geological
    Survey (USGS) gauge, creating challenges in monitoring water levels and
    providing early notification for flooding. Several inches of water are reported in
    the Elm Street area of Village of Fishkill. Jackson Street in the Village of Fishkill
    is also reporting flooding.

    Power Outage Status:


    • Central Hudson has reported just under 10,000 customers without power in
    Dutchess County.
    • New York State Gas & Electric has reported limited, sporadic customer outages.

    Shelters & Reception Areas:


    • American Red Cross opened an emergency shelter at new Amenia Town Hall
    located at 4988 Route 22 in Amenia last night to after the Hamlet of Wassaic was
    evacuated. 32 people were accommodated at the shelter overnight. The shelter
    currently remains open.
    • The Town of Northeast has opened a local warming center at the American Legion
    located at 155 Route 44 in Northeast. Residents are encouraged to bring some
    recreational items to fight boredom, any necessary medications as well as food
    items.
    • The Town of Pine Plains has opened a local warming center at the Community
    Center located at 85 South Main Street in Pine Plains.
    • Dutchess County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is on standby to provide
    assistance as needed to the American Red Cross for shelter operations.

    Emergency calls:
    • Nearly 500 dispatches have been received by the Dutchess County Department of
    Emergency Response 911 Dispatch Center since 10:30pm last night.

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