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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
(845) 297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
September 23,2003
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Hon. Gloria Morse, Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re:
Town of Wappinger
Executive Order No. 2003-5
Dear Mrs. Morse:
As Town of Wappinger Supervisor, I have issued Executive Order No. 2003-5.
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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Town of Wappinger
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
(845) 297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
Executive Order # 2003-5
LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, September, 2003 the Town of Wappinger was hit with a
massive rain storm, where over two inches of rain fell within one hour, and
WHEREAS, said storm has caused major flash flooding and mudslides on Osborne
Hill Road in the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, said flooding and mudslides have caused damage to some of the
properties located on Osborne Hill Road.
THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR TO THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER, under the powers granted to me by the State of New York in Article 2-b of
Executive Law, to preserve the public safety and hereby render all required and available
assistance vital to the security, well being and health and the citizens of the community, do
herby declare that a State of Emergency exists on Osborne Hill Road 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. Camo Pollution Control is directed to take whatever steps necessary to help remedy
any water and sewer problems caused by the storm.
2. The Town of Wappinger Procurement Law is hereby suspended, for expenses
incurred during this state of emergency.
3. The Highway Superintendent, Highway Department, Town of Wappinger Patrol,
Dutchess County Sheriff, New York State Police, Hughsonville Fire Department
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and anyone so required by the Town is hereby directed to take whatever steps are
necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure, and other emergency
assistance as deemed necessary.
This EXECUTIVE ORDER is effective immediately, and shall remain in effect for a
period of five (5) days or until rescinded or extended as needed.
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SEP RUGGIERO,
OWN OF WAPPINGER
September 23, 2003