2005-5
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(845) 297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
RECEIVED
OCT 1 7 200S
TOWN CLERK
October 15,2005
Hon. Chris Masterson, Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re:
Town of Wappinger
Executive Order No. 2005-5
Dear Mr. Masterson:
As Town of Wappinger Supervisor, I have issued Executive Order No. 2005-5.
Enclosed please find a copy for your records.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office at (845) 297-2744.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
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Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS. NY 12590
(845) 297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
LOCAL ST ATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED
Executive Order No. 2005-5
WHEREAS, during the week of October 10,2005, the Town of Wappinger
received heavy rain for multiple days; and
WHEREAS, said storm, continued on the night of October 14, 2005 causing
sever flooding of various roads and properties in the Town of Wappinger; and
THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER, under the powers granted to me by the State of New York in Article 2B
of Executive Law, do hereby declare that a State of Emergency exists in the Town of
Wappinger.
AND PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE LAW, I, JOSEPH RUGGIERO,
SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, issue the following Executive Order:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Executive Order as if
fully set forth and adopted herein.
2. Robinson Lane in the Town of Wappinger is hereby closed until further notice
due to severe flooding conditions.
3. I hereby authorize the Town of Wappinger Highway Department, CAMO
Pollution Control and the Town of Wappinger Patrol to take whatever steps
are necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure, and provide
any other emergency assistance as deemed necessary.
4. The Town of Wappinger Highway Department, Town Code Enforcement
Officials and any other Emergency Services Personnel are hereby authorized
to access private property within said disaster area for purposes which they
deem necessary to assist the residents of the Town of Wappinger and in
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carrying out this Executive Order.
This Executive Order is effective immediately, and shall remain in effect for a period of
five (5) days.
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
October 15,2005