Senator Bonacic's Snowstorm Assistance Numbers

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.