Dear Residents:
As you are aware, the National Weather Service is calling for two storms over the next twenty-four hours. The first rain storm has begun and will bring with it approx ½ to 1 inch of rain by Saturday morning. The forecast calls for a brief period of clearing then followed by additional rainfall Saturday afternoon continuing through to daybreak on Sunday. We should be expecting an additional 1½ inches of rain fall. This additional rain and continued thaw will have serious effects on the already saturated ground and high creek levels. We should expect flooding in those areas affected by the Roundout and Esopus Creeks.
All Residents should start making provisions now for the possibility of being evacuated. In the event evacuations are ordered, a shelter will be established at the VFW Hall on East Chester Street Bypass. The Town has already made arrangement with the Hampton Inn and the Holiday Inn to reserve rooms for occupancy by town residents for a reduced rate. It is important that residents cooperate with our Town’s emergency services and comply with all directives for the safety of everyone involved.
Flooding should be expected to begin sometime late Saturday afternoon to early evening. It is difficult to say at this time where flooding may be more serious so everyone should be taking measures now to secure alternate housing and storage of valuables. Additional information can be obtained through the Town’s Website
www.townofulster.org or by contacting the Police Department at 382-1111.
Nicky B. Woerner
Town Supervisor
Lt. Joseph A. Sinagra
Emergency Mangement Director
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