New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has issued a drought watch for the entire state of New York following consultation with the State Drought Management Task Force and Federal partner agencies. "While most public water supplies are still generally normal throughout the state, below normal precipitation over the last 9 months, low stream flows, … {Read more...}
Annual Brush Burn Ban: March 16 – May 14
From March 16 through May 14, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)’s ban on residential brush burning will be in effect statewide. This is because of New York’s historically high fire risk during this time period. Residents are reminded that at any other time, if you plan to burn brush you should call the 911 non-emergency number: 518-828-4114 to alert them of a … {Read more...}
Columbia County Emergency Alerts
Be notified in the event of emergency situations in Columbia County, such as evacuation notices, boil water alerts, missing child reports, severe weather and more. Sign up at http://www.columbiacountyny.com/ … {Read more...}