White Plains CitizeNetReporter - County Storm Update from the County Executive

WPCNR WEATHER SCOOP. From the Westchester County Department of Communications. October 28, 2012: In response to the expected arrival of Hurricane Sandy, Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino Sunday took a number of actions to safeguard the public in the days ahead, including suspending Bee-Line bus service as of 9 p.m. Sunday evening. Astorino’s order suspends all Bee-Line and Para-Transit service until further notice. The county executive also ordered that: · All Westchester County Parks close as of tonight and remain closed on Monday and Tuesday. This includes the County Center in White Plains and the Playland Ice Casino in Rye. · The county-owned Bronx River Parkway will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday. Other parkways in Westchester are under the jurisdiction of New York State. “During Hurricane Irene, early closures of these parkways turned out to be one of the best decisions we made to protect the public,” Astorino said. “I have ordered the closure of the entire length of the Bronx River Parkway and all other parkways are subject to closure at any time.” The Westchester County Airport remains open, however virtually all flights have been canceled for Monday and Tuesday. Travelers should keep in touch with their airlines for updated information. Astorino said the county has been in close contact with all Westchester municipalities throughout the weekend. A series of conference calls was held to share information and receive requests for assistance. In communities along the Long Island Sound, Westchester has provided 2,000 sandbags, Astorino said. In addition, another 3,000 sandbags were provided to Yonkers and 1,000 to Cortlandt. In Lewisboro, the county provided Variable Message Signs and Mount Kisco was provided with a generator. Astorino noted that municipal officials in Mamaroneck and Rye had recommended that people in flood-prone areas leave tonight. Shelters in those communities and several others were being opened tonight. “Let me reiterate that this is a very powerful storm and I urge residents to take all necessary precautions and stay inside. People should have several days of water, food and other emergency supplies on hand in the event of extended power outages,” he said.


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