New Castle Declares Snow Emergency Ahead Of Nor'Easter

NEW CASTLE, NY — New Castle has declared a Snow Emergency beginning at 11 p.m. as a powerful storm is headed our way.

Parking will be prohibited on town roads through at least 11 p.m. on Tuesday.

In anticipation of the overnight storm, New Castle police are asking residents to avoid all unnecessary travel to keep roads open for emergency responders, Department of Public Works and utility workers.

It also allows cars that are already on the road to reach their destinations before conditions deteriorate further.

Town Supervisor Tipp declared the Snow Emergency Monday afternoon. During the declared emergency, it is unlawful to park or leave unattended any motor vehicle on any street or highway in The Town of New Castle. Any vehicles parked on roadways are subject to being towed at the owner's expense.

NCPD offered a few rules of thumb to keep in mind as severe winter weather heads our way:

• In the event of life-threatening emergencies, dial 911.
• To report downed wires, road blockages, and non-life-threatening issues, contact (914) 238-4422. Treat all downed wires as if they are live, and be mindful that downed wires can be hidden from view by tree limbs, leaves, etc.
• Please do not call the police if you lose power. Calling the police to report a power loss only serves to tie up emergency telephone lines, and you will be referred to contact Con Edison directly at 1-800-75-CONED. Calling Con Edison enters your power loss into their computerized database. You can also report outages, view the outage map, and check outage status here.
• Con Edison also encourages customers to sign up for text alerts. You can use your cell phone to text REG to OUTAGE (688243) and follow the prompts. You'll need your account number to confirm your zip code. To retrieve your account number, log in to My Account or check your bill. This information is also located on their website here.
• Make sure you are prepared and stay safe during the storm, and if possible, check on your neighbors who are frail, alone, or may require additional help. New York State provides a list of emergency supplies for your home and vehicles.

The New Castle Police Department maintains a voluntary list of people who may require additional help and would like to be checked on during extreme weather. If you or someone you know would like to be added to this list, call (914) 238-4422.