Mayor Flisser Declares State of Emergency in Scarsdale
- Saturday, 27 August 2011 22:49
- Last Updated: Saturday, 27 August 2011 22:57
- Published: Saturday, 27 August 2011 22:49
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Village Fire, Police and Public Works Departments are fully staffed at this time and prepared to handle all Village-wide storm related issues. An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been established to centrally coordinate all storm related operations. Residents can contact Village personnel at the EOC to report all storm related issues by calling the official “Storm Hotline” number at 722-1150. The hotline will be activated 24/7 to take calls for non-emergency, storm-related issues. During severe weather, this number should be used to report the following conditions:
- Flooding – streets, homes
- Downed trees
- Debris blocking Village streets
- Power outages (should also be reported to Con Edison at 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633)
Emergency Shelter
The Quaker Ridge Elementary School gymnasium located at 125 Weaver Street has been established as the Village’s Emergency Temporary Shelter. The shelter is currently open to serve residents displaced from their residence due to the storm. The shelter is equipped with cots, blankets, pillows and water. Residents may bring their own dry food supplies and any other items they wish.