Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
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- Emergency assistance and shelter
- Pets
- Warming and Cooling Centers
- Food and water
- Electric Car charging
- Post-emergency Resources
Emergency Assistance and Shelters
In the event of an emergency, shelters will be designated by the Town of Stanford and Dutchess County Officials.
Check this map for open Red Cross shelters in your area: Hudson Valley Red Cross .
Please note, unless clearly stated, emergency shelters do not have the capacity to accept household pets. To plan and care for animals in an emergency click here.
Potential Shelters include:
26 Town Hall Rd, Stanfordville, NY 12581
6035 NY-82, Stanfordville, NY 12581
United Church of Christ
5928 NY-82, Stanfordville, NY 12581
Emergency Services
Fire:
Stanford Fire Department
6096 Route 82, Stanfordville, NY, 12581
Phone: (845) 868-1313
Ambulance:
NDP Emergency Medical Services
Headquarters: 3 Hook Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(800) 580-2909 – Toll Free Phone
(845) 876-0338 – Dispatch Center Phone
(Ambulance Requests Only)
Pets
Before an Emergency:
Pet Owners: Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. Visit ready.gov/pets for more information and resources.
During an Emergency:
The Dutchess County Animal Response Team is a part of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Dutchess County. They are a team of Medical Reserve Corps volunteers who focus on animal preparedness planning, education, and outreach and train regularly with animals be prepared for emergency situations. To learn more visit their facebook pages: Dutchess County Animal Response Team, MRC Dutchess County .
The Empire State Animal Response Team (ESART) supports animals during a climate emergency in New York State.
Diseases may increase with climate change. Stay up to date on emerging diseases at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center and via the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Warming Shelters and Cooling Centers
Warming Center:
Extreme cold weather events such as blizzards are becoming more likely in the Northeast and are predicted to increase in intensity despite rising temperatures and shortened winters. Warming centers can ensure your safety and prevent exposure to dangerous and inclement weather.
The following locations may be available as warming centers during regularly scheduled operating hours:
Location:
26 Town Hall Rd, Stanfordville, NY 12581
6035 NY-82 Stanfordville, NY
Cooling Centers:
Planning for extreme heat is critical for ensuring both the long-term resilience of a community as well as for reducing the number of deaths and hospitalizations that take place during high-heat events. Cooling centers are air-conditioned spaces where the public can cool down. Air-conditioned libraries, supermarkets, and malls are great places in the community to get cool. Shaded areas of local and state parks or swimming facilities like community pools and beaches are also places you can go to get cool during the summer heat.
For up-to-date information on county-operated cooling centers, visit the Dutchess County Emergency Services webpage or check the Dutchess County Facebook page for updates.
The following locations may be available as cooling centers during regularly scheduled operating hours:
Location:
26 Town Hall Rd, Stanfordville, NY 12581
6035 NY-82 Stanfordville, NY
Food Pantries
During an emergency, residents are encouraged to utilize nearby food pantries. Food pantries close to the Town of Stanford include:
The Grange’s Little Food Pantry
6047 NY-82, Stanfordville, NY 12581
Various Locations, Poughkeepsie, NY
Reference this list for a full overview of food pantries throughout Dutchess County.
Electrical/Gas Outages & Water/Bagged Ice
Power outages may become more frequent with increased storm intensities due to climate change. Stay informed on how to prepare for and report outages to your local power company. In the event of a gas-related emergency, call 911 to contact the local fire department. For information regarding electric and natural gas safety, visit https://www.cenhud.com/Safety. In the event of an emergency, Central Hudson will also distribute dry ice and bottled water to customers in need.
Customers can stay informed of storm and restoration conditions in the following ways:
- By text messaging: Customers should enroll in Central Hudson’s Texting Program to use text messaging to report their power condition and to obtain repair status. To enroll, visit CentralHudson.com/Alerts or text REG to 236483
- On the Web: Visit CentralHudson.com/Storms to report outages and obtain restoration updates
- Via smartphones: Updated free Central Hudson mobile applications are available for Android and Apple devices by logging onto www.cenhud.com/mobileapp.
- Through social media: “Like” Central Hudson on Facebook (Facebook.com/CentralHudson) and “Follow” on Twitter (Twitter.com/CentralHudson)
- By phone: Call the Central Hudson PowerLine at (845) 452-2700 or 1-800-527-2714, and please use the automated system to report or monitor your power condition.
- If a member of your household needs electricity to operate life-sustaining equipment, please contact customer service at (845) 452-2700.
Electric Car Charging Stations
In the event of an emergency, visit https://www.plugshare.com/ v to find nearby electric charging station locations.
Post Emergency Resources
Dutchess County Residents can stay up to date before, during, and after emergency situations by downloading the new Ready Dutchess app available from apple and google.
For post-emergency assistance services, visit the Hudson Valley Red Cross webpage to learn more.
For general advice on steps to take after disaster strikes in order to begin getting your home, your community, and your life back to normal, visit Ready.gov.
For up-to-date information on county-operated and organized resources, visit the Dutchess County Emergency Services webpage or check the Dutchess County Facebook page for updates.
Stay Informed
Community Notification Systems
Local:
To stay up to date on local info sign up for the Stanford Newsletter from the Town Supervisor. Check the Town of Stanford Facebook Page and the Stanford Fire Company Facebook page for local events and important updates.
County:
For County wide alerts download the Ready Dutchess app from apple and google.
Stay up to date on what is happening in the community by following the Facebook pages for the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department and Dutchess County Emergency Management.
State:
New Yorkers can subscribe for NY-Alert to receive critical information and emergency alerts on what is happening in their area. NY-Alert contains critical, emergency-related information including instructions and recommendations in real-time by emergency personnel. Information may include severe weather warnings, significant highway closures, hazardous material spills and other emergency conditions.
All areas of New York State are included in the system, and you can decide which area you would like to receive alerts about.
Signing up is free, and messages can be received by phone, email, text and fax.
Vulnerable Populations Sign-up:
The Dutchess County Access and Functional Needs Registry is now available. Complete an application for the registry if:
- You are a temporary or permanent resident of Dutchess County, AND
- You need assistance during an emergency and cannot manage on your own and/or you need other people to assist you if you must evacuate your home during an emergency, OR
- You need first responders to understand any special needs you may have before entering your home to assist you.
Stream Gage Monitoring
USGS National Water Dashboard
The gages in the surrounding streams can provide important data relating to residents and the safety of their homes. Use this interactive map to learn more about discharge, turbidity, and more.
National Weather Service Advanced Hydraulic Prediction Service
You can also visit the National Weather Service webpage for direct access to local information pertaining to the City of Beacon.
Disaster Relief and Recovery
- Visit the Red Cross website for additional information on disaster relief and recovery.
Be Prepared
Citizen Preparedness Training and General Preparedness Resources
The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response hosts free Citizens Preparedness Training sessions at various locations around Dutchess County throughout the year. Learn more here.
For general resources related to weather emergencies, visit the NYS Department of Health’s webpage.
Volunteer
Make a Plan
Disasters can happen anywhere, any time. That’s why it’s important you’re prepared. Do you have a plan for yourself, your pets, and your family? Consider the specific needs you might have in an emergency by visiting Ready.gov.
Build a Kit
An emergency kit should have everything you need to survive for several days. Keeping your kit stocked with necessities like food, water, and medical care can make the difference in the face of a disaster. Visit Ready.gov to learn more.
Learn About Climate Change
Climate Change in NY
- How do we know we’re experiencing climate change? Click here for the facts and to learn what the causes are.
- How has climate change affected New York state?
- What are some solutions to climate change?
Climate Change in the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley is highly susceptible to the effects of climate change.
Learn more about how the natural resources and communities around you may be at risk by visiting the Ulster County Cornell Cooperative Extension webpage and the DEC fact sheet on climate change in the Hudson Valley.
Learn more about the specific effects of climate change throughout the state by visiting this fact sheet.
Flooding
Visit the link below to learn more about flood preparedness. To learn more about flood impact along the Hudson River, visit the Hudson River Flood Impact Decision Support System.
For information and resources related to repairing your flooded home, visit Health.ny.gov.
Get Involved: How Can I Help?
Recognizing the negative effects of climate change is the first step in making a change. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved in adaptation and resiliency projects related to climate change, sign up for the Supervisor’s Newsletter.
Visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) webpage for more information on what you can do to help.
Be Prepared
Citizen Preparedness Training and General Preparedness Resources
The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response hosts free Citizens Preparedness Training sessions at various locations around Dutchess County throughout the year. Learn more here.
For general resources related to weather emergencies, visit the NYS Department of Health’s webpage.
Volunteer
Make a Plan
Disasters can happen anywhere, any time. That’s why it’s important you’re prepared. Do you have a plan for yourself, your pets, and your family? Consider the specific needs you might have in an emergency by visiting Ready.gov.
Build a Kit
An emergency kit should have everything you need to survive for several days. Keeping your kit stocked with necessities like food, water, and medical care can make the difference in the face of a disaster. Visit Ready.gov to learn more.
Learn About Climate Change
Climate Change in NY
- How do we know we’re experiencing climate change? Click here for the facts and to learn what the causes are.
- How has climate change affected New York state?
- What are some solutions to climate change?
Climate Change in the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley is highly susceptible to the effects of climate change.
Learn more about how the natural resources and communities around you may be at risk by visiting the Ulster County Cornell Cooperative Extension webpage and the DEC fact sheet on climate change in the Hudson Valley.
Learn more about the specific effects of climate change throughout the state by visiting this fact sheet.
Flooding
Visit the link below to learn more about flood preparedness. To learn more about flood impact along the Hudson River, visit the Hudson River Flood Impact Decision Support System.
For information and resources related to repairing your flooded home, visit Health.ny.gov.
Get Involved: How Can I Help?
Recognizing the negative effects of climate change is the first step in making a change. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved in adaptation and resiliency projects related to climate change, sign up for the Supervisor’s Newsletter.
Visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) webpage for more information on what you can do to help.