The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Rockland County from 2:00 PM Thursday through 8:00 AM Friday, with 1 to 3 inches of rainfall expected, and isolated higher totals possible. The incoming storm system could bring localized flash flooding and severe thunderstorms, especially across eastern and southern areas.
Residents are urged to monitor weather updates and avoid flood-prone areas. To receive real-time emergency alerts, text your borough or county name to 333111.
Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) is mobilizing its full emergency response team to prepare for potential outages caused by high winds, lightning, and downed trees or wires.
O&R Emergency Plan:
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Crews deployed for electric line repairs and tree removal
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Priority restoration for critical services like hospitals and emergency responders
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Systematic power restoration beginning with largest outages
Safety Warnings:
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Stay far away from downed wires—assume they are live and dangerous
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Report downed wires immediately to O&R at 1-877-434-4100 and contact local police if needed
To Report a Power Outage:
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Online: oru.com
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O&R App: Download via App Store or Google Play
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Text: “OUT” to 678797 (ORUPWR)
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Phone: 1-877-434-4100
Safety Tips:
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Maintain at least 50 feet from downed wires and objects they touch
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Avoid approaching vehicles with wires on them
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Operate generators safely and outdoors—never indoors or near vents
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Prepare flashlights, backup phones, radios, and medications ahead of time
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Keep your EV charged to 75–90% in case of prolonged outages
O&R reminds the public that cordless phones may not work during outages—keep a corded backup handy. For the latest updates, visit oru.com.
