Putnam Emergency and Amateur Repeater League - PEARL, Inc

07/15/2026

🚨UPDATE - AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY - UPDATE🚨
Due to the Canadian wildfires, the smoke that has settled into the lower Hudson valley is anticipated to continue into tomorrow. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Putnam County and the surrounding areas.

The forecast for tomorrow indicates air quality will be "unhealthy."
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than the Air Quality Index value of 151-200 for the pollutant of fine particulates.

At this level, Some members of the general public may experience negative health effects. Members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Actions to take: Everyone should reduce long or intense outdoor activities. Take more breaks. Sensitive groups should move activities indoors or reschedule outdoor events for another day. If outdoor activity is unavoidable, take frequent breaks and move indoors if symptoms occur.

Watch for symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath and follow your healthcare provider’s action plan. If you become symptomatic you should consult a healthcare provider.

Sensitive groups: these groups include children and teens, the elderly, pregnant people, those with lung or heart conditions, asthmatics, those who exercise or work outdoors, and those in disadvantaged communities.

For additional information, please visit the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation at https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi

06/30/2026

06/02/2026

Drew Kinash Appointed Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services



https://www.putnamcountyny.gov/county-executive-articles/item/kinash-appointed-deputy-commissioner-of-emergency-services?

Note: The PUTNAM COUNTY COURTS are not affiliated with Putnam County Government. You can call the Putnam County Court’s phone system at 845.208.7800.

06/01/2026

** Update 12:55pm - 1 Lane in Both Directions open **

84 w/b at 684 - Two Tractor Trailer MVA w/ Entrapment. Both E/B and W/B sides are affected. Please avoid the area. Brewster Fire Department, Empress Emergency Medical Services, New York State Police, Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Croton Falls Fire Department, North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NSVAC.ORG), and Danbury Fire Department - CT are working the scene.

Heavy Traffic in the area, and the roadway will be closed for an extended period of time.



Putnam County Government
New York State Department of Transportation

05/28/2026

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03/10/2026

There have been no reported damage in Putnam County from the small earthquake around 10:17am, March 10



Putnam County Government
Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Carmel Police Department, NY
New York State Police
Village of Cold Spring PBA
Village Of Brewster Police Department
Town Of Kent NY Police

02/22/2026

02/22/2026

With a significant winter storm set to impact our region beginning tomorrow, I’ve been in close contact with our Bureau of Emergency Services, Department of Public Works, Sheriff’s Office, and our local highway superintendents to ensure Putnam County is fully prepared.

The latest forecast calls for 12–18 inches of snow area-wide, with strong winds that could create dangerous travel conditions and near-whiteout visibility at times. Following a 7:00 PM briefing with our county emergency personnel I will be having this evening, I intend to declare a State of Emergency for Putnam County to help us manage this storm proactively and keep our residents safe.

Our DPW crews are ready, our first responders are prepared, and our emergency management team is coordinating closely with our municipal partners and New York State.

I am asking all residents to take this storm seriously:

• Avoid travel once the snow begins
• Prepare your homes and vehicles tonight
• Check on elderly neighbors and those who may need assistance

I also want to thank the men and women who will be working around the clock — plow operators, law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, dispatchers, and highway departments — who leave their families to make sure the rest of us stay safe.

We will continue to provide updates as conditions change.

Please stay safe, stay warm, and stay off the roads when the snow begins.