2003-2
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- 2
LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION
WHEREAS, on Monday, February 17,2003 the Town of Wappinger was hit with
a severe blizzard, and
WHEREAS, said blizzard caused hazardous conditions on Town roads.
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 hereby declare that a State of Emergency exists in the 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 Public is banned from traveling on town roads, except in emergency
situations, for the duration of the storm,
2) There is no parking on town roads for the duration of the storm cleanup.
3) I direct the Highway Superintendent, Highway Department, Town of Wappinger
Patrol, and anyone so required by the Town, 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period of five (5) days or until rescinded or extended as needed.
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OSEP RUGGIERO,
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
February 17, 2003