When severe weather threatens Westchester, stay informed through weather updates either on the radio, TV or here on this Web site. When power is lost be prepared with a battery-operated radio or crank radio. It's important to stay tuned to imporant weather updates and in the event an evacuation of your neighborhood is announced.
Jot down, and keep in a handy place, important phone numbers well before you lose power or a serious storm arises. Here are some phone numbers you may want to have at your fingertips:
- First and foremost --Do not call 911 for non-emergencies.
- ConEd power outage: (800) 752-6633
- NYSEG electricity power outage: (800) 572-1131
- NYSEG natural gas power outage : (800 572-1121
- County Parkways: Call the county police at (914) 864-7700 for the latest county parkway conditions.
- Local road conditions: Call your local police or highway department. Look up the numbers now and add them to you list.
- Bee-Line Buses: (914) 813-7777 for bus service status or (914) 995-7272 and press 2 at the prompt, for paratransit status.
- Airline arrivals: Call the carrier directly or for real-time flight information go to the Westchester County Airport Web site.
- MetroNorth Railroad: (800) METRO INFO
- School closings and delays: WFAS storm center, News 12 or WCBS radio.
- No Heat/No Hot Water in Rental Apts : (914) 813-5000/Health Dept
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