[emo-news] State of Emergency - City of Norwich

[Emergency Management News - Norwich, NY]

STATE
OF EMERGENCY


 
 


For Immediate Release:  UPDATE - April 16, 2007 – 11:30
a.m.


 


NORWICH
– Due to the dangerous weather conditions, a State of Emergency
has been declared in the City of Norwich.


 


“There is no unnecessary
travel in the City,” according to Norwich Mayor Joseph Maiurano.  “Travel hazards exist in the form of downed
or low hanging wires and whole trees or limbs may be blocking roads.  Many streets are snow covered and slippery.”


 


Residents and businesses
on the City’s municipal water system are also being asked to conserve water
through this evening.


 


Residents should prepare
for the remaining affects of this storm. 
Officials warn of the following hazards:


 


·        
Downed wires are prevalent and should be
avoided.


·        
Low hanging wires can be struck by large profile
vehicles.


·        
Flat roofs are prone to clogged roof
drains.  This heavy wet snow, added with
a clogged drain can cause roof failure.


·        
Heavy snow accumulations can cause tree limbs to
snap and whole trees to fall over.


·        
Road surface conditions vary and are hazardous,
travel is not advised as this interferes with snow removal efforts.


Residents are warned to take frequent breaks when
     shoveling.  The wet snow is very
     heavy and overexertion could lead to heart problems, particularly in the
     elderly.

 


Officials are maintaining
contact with the National Weather Service in Binghamton and this storm is not yet
over.  A mix of snow, sleet and rain is
forecast for the remainder of the day with another 3 to 6 inches of snow
possible, particularly over higher elevations. 
The winds are also expected to increase late this morning and early
afternoon with gusts reaching 30 mph or higher.


 


“This is a dangerous
weather situation and residents need to heed the warnings of emergency
officials,” said City Emergency Management Director A. Wesley Jones.


 


 


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A. Wesley Jones, Director
Norwich Emergency Management
One City Plaza, Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1299
(607) 336-2080 (fax)
http://www.norwichnewyork.net/emergency










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