Boy Scout Troop 157

10/24/2024

10/24/2024

945pm Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Wildfire 🔥threat continues

No open flames, no lit ci******es 🚬 out the vehicle’s window, should not have campfires or fire pits or trash burning, and DO NOT burn leaves 🍁 🔥 as the embers can drift and start a wildfire. These are just a few examples.

So “burn ban” or not, it’s plain and simple, NO OPEN FLAMES 🔥 outdoors and if someone does these things, there’s a very good chance that they’re going to start a wildfire, plain and simple.

Please use caution ⚠️ and report any wildfires or smoke to 911 immediately! Do not want to see or hear of homes or lives lost due to carelessness. Be safe

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⚠️🔥 Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

WHERE …
Counties of Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Western Greene; Eastern Greene; Western Columbia; Eastern Columbia; Western Ulster; Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess; Eastern Dutchess

Minimum relative humidity values will drop to 35 to 45 percent tomorrow and winds will be breezy from the northwest with gusts up to 15 to 20 mph across portions of the Capital District, Catskills, Taconics, and Mid Hudson Valley. These conditions will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread tomorrow afternoon.
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⚠️🔥 Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 8:22PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

WHERE …
Counties of Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; New York (Manhattan); Bronx; Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau

Minimum relative humidity values will drop to 35 to 45 percent on Thursday and winds will be breezy from the north with gusts as high as 25 to 30 mph. These conditions will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread on Thursday. Use caution when handling ignition sources.

(Light tan shaded counties are wildfire threat areas)

06/27/2024

06/19/2024

❄ COOLING CENTERS ❄

Cooling centers are open and available throughout the County. To find the center closest to you please visit;

https://apps.health.ny.gov/statistics/environmental/public_health_tracking/tracker/ #/CCList

Orange County area residents are reminded where possible to also use public spaces such as malls, libraries and community centers.

For more information on available services please call 311.

🔥KNOW THE SIGNS🔥
Knowing the signs of heat exhaustion vs heat stroke can be life-saving. If you or someone you know experiences symptoms of heat stroke, move to a cool place, drink fluids and call 911.

06/18/2024

**HEAT UPDATE**
Our heat advisory has been extended through Thursday night at 8 pm. This marks the second day of a heat impacting our area. ☀️

The Orange County Emergency Operations Center is open for enhanced monitoring as we continue to assess the status of the ongoing weather and it's impacts to our area.

Stay Cool and Stay Safe:

☀️Drink plenty of fluids.
☀️Limit time outdoors where possible.
☀️Seek air conditioning or find a cool place to spend time.
☀️Do NOT leave animals outside and provide plenty of water.
☀️Check on vulnerable friends, family and neighbors.

Get the Latest Forecast:

Visit the National Weather Service websitehttps://forecast.weather.gov for the most up-to-date forecast and heat safety tips.

06/18/2024

Orange County Cooling Centers:
• Crawford Town Hall – 121 State Route 32, Pine Bush
• Goodwill Church – 2135 State Route 208, Montgomery
• Grace Community Church – 2839 State Route 94, Washingtonville
• Middletown Thrall Library – 11-19 Depot St, Middletown
• Monro Free Library – 44 Millpond Parkway, Monroe
• Municipal Center – 1 Municipal Square, Walden
• Newburgh Free Library – 124 Grand St, Newburgh
• Port Jervis Free Library – 138 Pike St, Port Jervis
• Port Jervis Youth/Community Center – 134 Pike St, Port Jervis
• Rec Department Activity Century – 401 Washington St, Newburgh
• Village Hall of Warwick – 77 Main St, Warwick
• Village of Florida Senior Center – 3 Cohen Circle, Florida
• Village of Goshen Senior Center – 100 Trotter Circle, Goshen
• Village of Greenwood Lake Senior Center – 132 Windermere Ave, Greenwood Lake
• Warwick Town Senior Center – 132 Kings Highway, Warwick
• Wawayanda Senior Citizens Building – NY-284, Slate Hill

Cooling centers Sullivan County
Here are cooling centers in Sullivan County, New York ¹:
- Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello
- Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro
- Sunshine Hall Free Library, 14 Proctor Road, Eldred
- Daniel Pierce Library, 328 Main Street, Grahamsville
- Western Sullivan Public Library, 19 Center Street, Jeffersonville
- Callicoon Library, 45 Lower Main Street, Narrowsburg
- Liberty Public Library, 189 North Main Street, Liberty
- Livingston Manor Free Library, 92 Main Street, Livingston Manor
- Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway, Monticello
- Roscoe Free Library, 85 Highland Avenue, Roscoe
- Fallsburg Library, 12 Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg
- Walmart, 41 Anawana Lake Road, Monticello
- SUNY Sullivan, 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake

07/09/2023

**REQUEST FOR INFORMATION**
We have received numerous reports regarding extensive flooding occurring in and around Orange County. In order to expedite our damage assessment efforts, we kindly request the submission of photographs depicting the various levels of flooding and associated damages.

Geo-located information with photos is particularly helpful.
Any addresses, roads or road crossing information is appreciated.

We will continue to update you with further details as they become accessible.

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from Scouting magazine!

We've been wishing you happy holidays for a long time. Here's an old cover* to prove it.

*Pics or it didn't happen ❄️🎄