All-Inclusive Storm Information for Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow

While it is likely that Hurricane Irene will diminish in strength when it hits on Saturday and Sunday, it will still bring the potential for flooding, damage and power outages in the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow area.

The following is Village-specific information about the storm, followed by other services residents should be aware of and places to check out up-to-date weather and other conditions.

Tarrytown

Village Administrator Michael Blau said that the Tarrytown has prepared all it can for the upcoming storm.

"We're in full preparation. We've cleaned all the catch basins, have barricades ready, have been in contact with the County's Department of Emergency Management and have been on conference calls with Con Ed," Blau said.

Crews with the Fire Department, Ambulance Corps, and Department of Public Works will either be on standby or on call during the storm to handle emergencies and debris. The Tarrytown Police Department, located at Village Hall, is open 24/7. The Tarrytown Police phone number is 631-5544. In case of emergency, dial 911.

Shelter Locations: Main Street Fire House has been designated as a shelter during the storm for anyone who needs assistance or who may be displaced by flooding. The Tarrytown Ambulance Corps headquarters on West Franklin Street has been designated as a backup shelter location.

Current Closures: The parking lots on the west side of the railroad tracks will be closed Saturday and Sunday.

Sleepy Hollow

Mayor Ken Wray said the biggest concern for Village residents, and Village employees, should be the potential for strong winds to take out trees and power lines over the weekend.

"We're not anticipating a need for the shelters," Wray said. "The biggest problem will be what we don't control, and that is the potential for loss of power."

The biggest goal for the Village, according to Wray, will be making sure roads remain open for emergency vehicles and repair crews.

Crews with the Fire Department, Sleepy Hollow Ambulance Corps, and Department of Public Works will either be on standby or on call during the storm to handle emergencies and debris. The Sleepy Hollow Police Department, located on Beekman Avenue, is open 24/7. The phone number for police is 631-0800. In case of emergency, dial 911.

Shelter Locations: The Beekman Avenue Fire Headquarters/Village Hall has been designated as a shelter in case of emergency or in the event individuals need evacuation. The backup shelter is the James Galgano Community and Senior Center on Elm Street. Fire headquarters will be open starting Saturday afternoon.

Current Closures: All Village parks will be closed as of noon on Saturday to allow people to get home and to avoid the potential for debris to harm individuals.

General Precautions to Take in Town

• Put away any loose outdoor items that would become airborne in high winds.
• Tie down any items that will be left outside whenever possible.
• Get bottled water and non-perishable food, flashlights and battery operated AM/FM radio.
• Charge important electronics - Cell Phones, laptops, etc…
• If you live in a flood prone area take precautions to move items from basement/garage levels.
• Have your car ready and fueled in case you must leave your home.

FEMA provides tips to prepare for a hurricane and The Red Cross has a list of items you should have in your Hurricane Kit.

Power Situation

Con Edison is taking steps to prepare for the potential impacts of this storm. According to the company, the storm’s high winds have the potential to topple trees and power lines throughout the company’s service area.

Customers can report power interruptions or service problems as well as view service restoration information online at www.conEd.com and on their cell phones and PDAs. They may also call Con Edison at 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633). When reporting an outage, customers should have their Con Edison account number available, if possible, and report whether their neighbors also have lost power.

Click here to learn more on how to report an outage: http://coned.com/videos/index.asp?ID=92c87efdff732d37c203fc77706a657b

To see a map of service disruptions, visit the Con Ed storm center: http://apps.coned.com/weboutageinfo/stormcenter/default.aspx

In the event of major flooding, the company said that it would have to wait for waters to recede before workers could even enter some facilities to begin assessing damage to equipment.

Current Storm Information

Latest forecasts are predicting that Irene will bring wind gusts up to 85 miles per hour and nearly eight inches of rain to New York.

Hurricane Watches have been extended into our area for Sunday. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for the area on Saturday. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions (winds in excess of 74 miles per hour) are possible within the next 48 hours.

Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow should start feeling some rain and storm conditions on Saturday afternoon. When the storm hits on Sunday, winds are still forecast to be at Category 1 strength (between 74 and 95 miles per hour).

Storm conditions should clear up on Sunday night and we're looking at clear skies for Monday.

Up-to-Date Weather Information

For constantly updated weather, go no further than Tarrytown's own weatherman, Rich Caldropoli.

Stay up to date on all the local weather at http://tarrytownnyweather.com/. A storm tracking link is also included on the site.

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