According to a press release from Greene County Department of Emergency Services, Greene County will be under a state of emergency beginning at 5pm today. Residents are urged to stay at home.
Here's the full press release:
At 1:15 p.m. today, the National Weather Services related that conditions remain the same for Hurricane Sandy. The storm is estimated to make landfall in Southern New Jersey later this afternoon with winds at 90 mph. It is expected to be the most severe between 4:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Rain is still estimated to be in the 3-5 inch range, with the valley towns receiving 30-40 mph sustained winds and gusts of up to 50 mph. Elevations above 1500 feet will receive 40-50 mph winds with gusts of 75 mph. At this time the storm is 1000 miles in diameter.
Tidal flooding along the Hudson and its tributaries is expected. High tide today is at 2:23 p.m.
Central Hudson is still projecting widespread power outages.
All Greene County schools have cancelled any extra-curricular activities.
Greene County will declare a state of emergency at 5:00 p.m. which will remain in effect until further notice. No unnecessary travel is advised.
