Senator Bonacic's Snowstorm Assistance Numbers
John J. Bonacic
February 9, 2015
In the event of a snowstorm, below are contact numbers where you can get storm-related information or services.
In addition, please read the information regarding important tips and suggested emergency items which may be helpful in case of an emergency. Please stay safe and warm over the next few days.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO KEEP ON HAND
*** REMEMBER TO DIAL 911 IN AN EMERGENCY ***
To report power outages or downed power lines:
Orange and Rockland Utilities: 1-877-434-4100
New York State Electric and Gas: 845-292-2434
Central Hudson: 1-800-942-8274
Delaware County Electric Cooperative 607-746-9283
Emergency Management:
Orange County Office of Emergency Management 845-615-0400
Sullivan County Office of Emergency Management 845-807-0508
Delaware County Department of Emergency Services 607-746-9600
Ulster County Department of Emergency Services 845-331-7000
Mass Transit
MTA Info 1-800-861-9614
NJ Transit Info 973-275-5555
Shortline/ Coach USA Bus Service 845-610-2600
Municipality Contact Numbers
Orange County
City of Middletown 845-346-4102
City of Port Jervis 845-858-4000
Town of Deerpark 845-856-2210
Town of Goshen 845-294-6250
Town of Greenville 845-856-5064
Town of Hamptonburgh 845-427-2424
Town of Minisink 845-726-3700
Town of Mount Hope 845-386-2211
Town of Tuxedo 845-351-4411
Town of Wallkill 845-692-7800
Town of Warwick 845-986-1124
Town of Wawayanda 845-355-5700
Village of Florida 845-651-7815
Village of Goshen 845-294-6750
Village of Greenwood Lake 845-447-9215
Village of Otisville 845-386-5172
Village of Tuxedo Park 845-351-4745
Village of Unionville 845-726-3681
Village of Warwick 845-986-2031
Sullivan County
Town of Bethel 845-583-4350
Town of Callicoon 845-482-5390
Town of Cochecton 845-932-8360
Town of Delaware 845-887-5250
Town of Fallsburg 845-434-8812
Town of Forestburgh 845-794-0611
Town of Fremont 845-887-6605
Town of Highland 845-557-8901
Town of Liberty 845-292-5111
Town of Lumberland 845-856-8600
Town of Mamakating 845-888-3000
Town of Neversink 845-985-2262
Town of Rockland 845-439-4399
Town of Thompson 845-794-2500
Town of Tusten 845-252-3668
Village of Bloomingburg 845-733- 1400
Village of Jeffersonville 845-482-4275
Village of Liberty 845-292-2250
Village of Monticello 845-794-6130
Village of Woodbridge 845-434-7447
Village of Wurtsboro 845-888-2522
Ulster County
Town of Denning 845-985-2411
Town of Gardiner 845-255-9675
Town of New Paltz 845-255-0604
Town of Rosendale 845-658-3159
Town of Shawangunk 845-895-2611
Town of Wawarsing 845-647-7800
Village of Ellenville 845-647-6080
Village of New Paltz 845-225-0130
Delaware County
Town of Colchester 607-363-7570
Town of Delhi 607-746-8696
Town of Hamden 607-746-6765
Town of Masonville 607-265-4010
Town of Tompkins 607-865-9121
Town of Walton 607-865-4658
Village of Delhi 607-746-2258
Village of Walton 607-510-4150
County Numbers
Orange County 845-291-2700
Sullivan County 845-807-0435
Ulster County 845-340-3800
Delaware County 607-652-4350
State Department of Transportation
Region 8 (Orange, Ulster) 845-431-5750
Region 9 (Sullivan, Delaware) 845-721-8116
Some of the most important tips for safe winter driving include:
• Never follow a snowplow too closely or attempt to pass one. Remember that the highway ahead of the plow is usually snow-covered;
• Adjust speed for road conditions and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles;
• Schedule extra time for winter travel and be patient during ice and snow removal operations;
• Assume that bridge surfaces are slippery, as they freeze more quickly than road surfaces;
• Be wary of black ice, which can be difficult to see but makes conditions slippery when pavement temperatures are below freezing;
• Have a cell phone handy, if possible, but do not text while driving; distracted driving is illegal and becomes even more dangerous during storm events;
• Never venture from your vehicle if snowbound;
• Equip your car with emergency supplies including sand, shovel, flares, booster cables, rope, ice scraper, portable radio, flashlight, blankets and extra warm clothes;
• Inform a responsible person of your destination, intended route, and estimated time of arrival; and
• Keep calm and do not panic in case of a vehicle breakdown, accident, or if you become snowbound.
Motorists should also include the following emergency items in their vehicles:
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Charged cell phone and automobile charger
• Basic first-aid kit
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Extra clothes, including rain gear, boots, mittens, and socks
• Windshield scraper and brush
• Fire extinguisher
• Shovel
• Sand, road salt and/or cat litter for traction
• Tire chains or traction mats
• Basic tool kit, including pliers, wrench, and screwdriver
• Tow rope
• Battery jumper cables
• Road flares/reflectors
• Brightly colored cloth (to use as a flag)
• Road maps
For more winter safety tips, visit the NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services at http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oem/safety-info/publicsafety/winter.cfm.