E X E C U T I V E O R D E R
DECLARING A DISASTER IN THE COUNTIES OF ALBANY, BROOME, CHENANGO, COLUMBIA, DELAWARE, DUTCHESS, GREENE, MONTGOMERY, ORANGE, OTSEGO, RENSSELAER, SARATOGA, SCHENECTADY, SCHOHARIE, SULLIVAN, TIOGA, ULSTER, WASHINGTON AND CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020, and continuing thereafter, a Nor’easter has impacted New York State, posing an imminent danger to vital public transportation, utility service, public health, and public safety systems within the counties of Albany, Broome, Chenango, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Montgomery, Orange, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Tioga, Ulster, Washington, and contiguous counties.
WHEREAS, this winter storm is anticipated to produce snowfall amounts of up to 24 inches, at a rate of up to three inches per hour, wind gusts as high as 40mph, and coastal flooding in low lying areas. These conditions are anticipated to cause widespread power outages and road closures, travel disruptions, and damage to public and private property throughout the impacted areas and will pose a threat to the public health and safety.