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STORM WATCH: WITH IMPACTFUL SNOW AND WINDS SET TO PUMMEL THE REGION, ORANGE & ROCKLAND READIES ITS EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORKFORCE: February 21, 2026 at 2pm

PEARL RIVER, NY, February 21, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - The Hudson Valley is bracing for yet another impactful snow event, and with strong winds also expected to impact the region for an extended period of time, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) is preparing to mobilize crews.

Beginning early Sunday, the O&R service area could potentially see over a foot of snow, with sustained winds of up to 25 m.p.h. and gusts of up to 50 m.p.h. The worst of the storm is expected to impact the region early tomorrow evening and last through early Monday afternoon.

In addition to preparation for this storm, O&R prepares year-round for extreme conditions through regular training, emergency response drills, and continued investments to deliver resilient and reliable energy as extreme weather becomes more frequent.

O&R has also secured 50 mutual aid workers to assist in its emergency response. They will join O&R's company and contractor overhead line crews, tree removal experts, customer service operators, and the rest of the members of the O&R emergency response team who are prepared to respond to emergencies throughout the duration of the storm.

For the latest information about power outages, please view the Outage Map. For a brief video that provides a step-by-step guide to the Outage Map's basic operation:
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O&R Warns
For safety's sake, O&R warns the public not to touch or approach any downed wire. Assume the wire is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free 1-877-434-4100. Depending on the situation, you may also consider calling your local police to divert traffic from the downed wire's location until an O&R crew arrives.

February 22, 2026 By Town Clerk . Community News, General 0 Comment Read More >>

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State of Emergency Declared 2-22-2026 and 2-23-2026

February 21, 2026 By Town Clerk . Community News, General, Public Notices 0 Comment Read More >>

Town of Monroe Closures Due to the Forecasted Storm

The Town of Monroe declared a State of Emergency beginning Sunday, February 22nd at 1:00 PM and will continue through February 23rd 6:00 PM.

As a result:

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 23rd.
The Town Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 23rd has been cancelled.
Court scheduled for Monday, February 23rd has been cancelled. You will be notified of a new Court date by mail.
Dial-A-Ride service will be suspended Sunday, February 22nd and Monday, February 23rd. Service will resume Tuesday, February 24th at 11:00 AM if weather permits.
The Sr. Center will be closed Monday, February 23rd and Tuesday, February 24th.
Please monitor official Town of Monroe communications for any updates.
Be safe and be well.

S. Majano
Secretary to the Supervisor
Town of Monroe
1465 Orange Tpke.
Monroe, NY 10950
845-783-1900 x104