Putnam County Government: The National Weather Service Has Continued The Heat Advisory For Putnam County Until 8 PM This Evening (7/7/21 ...

Press release from the Putnam County Government:

July 7, 2021

A Heat Advisory will remain in effect in our entire region until 8 PM on 7/7/21. A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is between 95 to 99 degrees for at least two days or between 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. For today 7/7/21 we expect a high of 92 degrees which when combined with the humidity will make it feel like 98 degrees
We are still monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa which is beginning to make landfall on the North Florida Gulf coast. The exact track of the storm once it makes landfall is uncertain however we expect to see the remnants late Thursday into Friday. The expected impact is mainly moisture.
County Response
Putnam County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
The EOC is currently in a Normal Operations Mode. Current conditions are being monitored by the appropriate department/agency
Traffic and Road Conditions
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reports that we are seeing normal traffic patterns.
County Facilities
All County facilities are on their appropriate normal working schedule
Utilities
NYSEG – 800 without power. Restoration efforts are under way
Central Hudson – 2 without power. Restoration efforts are under way
Bureau of Emergency Services
Putnam County 9-1-1 remains fully staffed. The public is reminded that 9-1-1 should only be used for EMERGENCY requests for Police, Fire or EMS.
Fire & EMS
All Putnam County Fire & EMS agencies have been briefed regarding the event. Call volume has returned to a normal level
Highways and Facilities
Highway crews have returned to normal activities
Transportation
Operating on a normal schedule
Closing
Remember to check on neighbors, friends and family, especially seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions who are at an increased risk.
Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Use box fans and ceiling fans to promote air circulation.
Use water to cool. Fill large containers with water and soak your feet. Use wet towels to cool down by wrapping around your neck and shoulders or use a soaked bandana on your head.
The basements of most buildings can provide welcome relief from heat.

This press release was produced by the Putnam County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.