Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services

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Hot and humid conditions will combine to produce one more day of maximum heat index values today ranging from the upper 90s to lower 100s today for much of the Tri-State area. An excessive heat warning is now in effect for much of NE NJ, with heat advisories continuing most elsewhere. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible, mainly for NYC and points N and W late this aft into eve as a pre-frontal trough approaches. Localized to scattered areas of flash flooding possible are Thursday aft/eve along and ahead of a slow moving cold front.

Wednesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Wednesday Night... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Photo by Peter Byrne

Tuesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night... A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Photo by Peter Byrne

With temperatures going up, please remember to take care of our four legged friends. Please take a look at these tips from The ASPCA on how to best take care of your pet during high heat days. https://www.aspca.org//general-pet/hot-weather-safety-tips

Monday A 50 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Monday Night... Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Photo by Peter Byrne

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 37. Sunday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Photo by Peter Byrne

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 9 mph. Saturday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Photo by Peter Byrne

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2020 The Warming Center is Ready for Guests... New City, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced the opening of the Rockland County Warming Center. Catholic Charities will once again be operating the Warming Center for homeless single adults at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona. The causes of homelessness are complex, and this Warming Center will continue to help the most vulnerable people in our County remain safe and get connected to the services they need. Providing a warm and safe place for persons during this pandemic is a priority in protecting the health of individuals and the community, said County Executive Day. The Warming Center will operate from November 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021. The Center will open each night regardless of the temperature and remain open during the day when the temperature, including wind chill, is 32 degrees or below. The opening and operation of the Warming Center is particularly challenging this year. We have modified the facility and established practices and protocols to ensure adherence to NYSDOH COVID 19 safety guidelines. All staff and guests will be appropriately screened (including temperature checks), wear masks and practice social distancing. Appropriate PPE has been secured and will be made available to staff and guests, said Commissioner Silvestri. The Center offers showers and laundry facilities. Dinner and breakfast are provided for overnight guests and lunch is served during the day when the center is open. There is security on-site when the warming center is operational. The Center will open again on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 5 pm. The locations and pick up times are listed below: Nyack - 4:25 pm & 8:00 pm South Broadway and Burd Street (in front of the First Reformed Church of Nyack) Haverstraw - 5:00 pm & 6:20 pm Village of Haverstraw Commuter parking lot (across from Village Hall) Spring Valley - 5:30 pm & 7:05 pm Spring Valley Parking lot west of Key Bank on Route 59 by Planet Fitness Pomona - Department of Social Services 5:00 pm at 50 Sanatorium Road (at the bus shelter Monday-Friday only) The Rockland County Department of Social Services will continue to run its long-established Emergency Family Shelter for children and families.

Friday Rain, mainly before 10am, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Steady temperature around 41. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday Night... A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. During the month of October we will be including a picture of a different Rockland County Firehouse every day on our weather posts. Photo by Peter Byrne

Wishing you a safe joy-filled Christmas season. May your holidays be spent in good cheers with unforgettable memories.

The remnants of Zeta, followed by a developing coastal low will bring moderate to potentially brief heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the region now through Friday morning. Some light snow accumulations are possible Friday morning across interior north of Interstate 84 before precipitation comes to an end. In addition, minor to locally moderate coastal flood impacts are likely with the Friday morning high tides. Rainfall : Totals of 1 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts... through roughly midday Friday, including the rain that has already fallen. Minor urban and poor drainage flooding are possible. Leaf clogged drains may locally exacerbate flooding. Gusty Winds: 15 25 mph with gusts 30 35 mph. Isolated downed tree limbs and power lines are possible. Coastal Flooding: Minor to locally Moderate. 1 to 2 ft of inundation in vulnerable coastal locales is likely, locally 3 ft possible. Wintry Mix: Light accumulation of snow of under an inch possible across interior, mainly north of Interstate 84. Marine: Gale conditions on all waters through early Friday afternoon.

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Thursday Rain. Steady temperature around 50. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Thursday Night... Rain. Low around 38. North wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. During the month of October we will be including a picture of a different Rockland County Firehouse every day on our weather posts. Photo by Peter Byrne

The remnants of Zeta, followed by a developing coastal low will bring moderate to heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the region Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. Some light snow accumulations are possible Friday morning across interior north and west of Interstate 84 before precipitation comes to an end. In addition, minor to locally moderate coastal flood impacts are likely with the Friday morning high tides. Heavy Rainfall : Totals of 1.5 to 2 over 18 24 hours. Mino...r urban and poor drainage flooding are possible. Leaf clogged drains may locally exacerbate flooding. Gusty Winds: 15 25 mph with gusts 30 35 mph . Isolated downed tree limbs and power lines are possible . Coastal Flooding: Minor to locally Moderate. 1 to 2 ft of inundation in vulnerable coastal locales is likely, locally 3 ft possible. Wintry Mix: Light accumulation of snow possible across interior, mainly North and West of Interstate 84. Marine: Gale conditions likely all waters Thu night through Fri morning.

The remnant low of Tropical Storm Zeta, followed by a developing coastal low will bring moderate to heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the region Thursday afternoon into Friday afternoon. Some light snow accumulations are possible Friday morning into the afternoon across interior areas before precipitation comes to an end. In addition, minor to locally moderate coastal flood impacts are likely with the Friday morning high tides across vulnerable coastal locales.

Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. During the month of October we will be including a picture of a different Rockland County Firehouse every day on our weather posts. Photo by Peter Byrne

County Executive Ed Day discusses the latest COVID-19 developments. Topics covered include: Enforcement Actions... Latest Case Numbers Restrictions Census 2020 National Adoption Month See more

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Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Tuesday Night... A 20 percent chance of light rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light north wind. During the month of October we will be including a picture of a different Rockland County Firehouse every day on our weather posts. Photo by Peter Byrne

Rockland County is Looking for Foster Families New City, NY, - Each November, staff from the Rockland County Department of Social Services’ (DSS) Children’s Services Unit, join with local Wendy’s locations to celebrate National Adoption Month and to increase awareness of the need for foster families. This will be the ninth year in a row that Wendy’s in Nanuet and West Haverstraw will be collaborating with Rockland County DSS. This year, the adoption celebration will be held o...n November 18, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, modifications have been made for this event. Rockland County Adoptive families will pick up their food from either the Wendy’s in Nanuet or West Haverstraw. On that day, the families will also participate in a virtual support group regarding self-care; the session will be facilitated by Trudy Kent, MSW. Mrs. Kent is a Rockland County adoptive parent, as well as a Family Support Worker at the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York. Informational sessions regarding how to become a foster parent in Rockland County will also be held virtually by the Rockland County DSS Home Finding Unit; the sessions will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas was adopted and spent much of his life promoting the cause of adoption. He founded the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, based on his belief that every child deserves a loving home. Wendy’s restaurants throughout the United States celebrate adoptive families during National Adoption Month in honor of Dave Thomas. In Rockland County, Wendy’s Franchisees Kevin Woodside and Phillip Anastos carry on Dave Thomas’ legacy with their continued support of adoption. Foster home recruitment is a key element to the success of adoptions in Rockland. In 95% of cases, the adoptive parents have been the child’s foster family. Over the past eight years, around 70 children have had their adoptions finalized and were adopted by their foster families. We are grateful to Wendy’s for partnering with us for the ninth consecutive year to raise awareness of the number of children in our community who are waiting for loving and caring homes and to recognize the tireless efforts and compassion of our adoptive and foster care parents, said Joan Silvestri, Commissioner of the Department of Social Services. Fostering a child is an opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life, said County Executive Ed Day. It is truly a special gift for both you and the child and I urge anyone who has ever thought of being a foster parent to give us a call and get more information. Individuals interested in additional information or in attending the info sessions should contact Linda Ortiz, Adoption Unit Senior Caseworker at 845-364-3521, Beatrice Prophete, Home Finding Unit Senior Caseworker at 845-364-3527 or Demetrius Travis, Home Finding Unit Senior Caseworker at 845-364-2198.