Potentially Damaging Wind and Rain Expected until 10pm tonight!

Safety Reminders:

• Report Power Outages to ORU.COM or call 1-877-434-4100.
• In the event of an emergency call 911
• Stay away from downed power lines.
• Parking Lots are FREE and available if you need to move your car into a safe area.
• Nyack DPW is prepped and ready to respond to storm damages.

Tips on Preparing for the Storm from Orange and Rockland:

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Does someone in your household use life-support equipment?

We need to know so we can assist you before and during an emergency or power outage.
Learn How

Or, call us toll-free at 1-877-434-4100, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Telecommunications Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by calling 711.

Home Prep Checklist

• Don't get caught in the dark. Have a lights-out kit that's well stocked and handy. Be sure to include flashlights, fresh batteries, and a battery-operated radio or TV so that you can tune to local stations for updates.
• Take charge. Make sure your cell phone and other electronic devices are fully charged. You may also want to have portable charger on hand to recharge your devices in case of a power outage.
• Keep it cool. Turn your freezer and refrigerator to the coldest setting. It will help keep food cool longer if the power goes out.
• Watch your water. Stock up on bottled water, and fill up your bathtub and spare containers.
• Plug protection. Be sure to protect major appliances, computers, and other electronically sensitive equipment by either unplugging them or using a surge protector.
• Fill or charge 'er up. Fill your car's gas tank ahead of time. If you have an electric vehicle, be sure your EV is charged between 75-90%. Can’t charge at home? Take your vehicle to a publicly accessible Level 2 or DCFC Fast Charger.

Download the Emergency Action Planner (PDF).

Download Getting your lights back on after a storm (PDF)

This is an important message from NY Alert

HEADLINE: Tornado Watch issued August 9 at 1:31PM EDT until August 9 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

DESCRIPTION: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 617 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY: BERGEN, IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK: PUTNAM ROCKLAND WESTCHESTER
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