A Snow Emergency is hereby declared in the Town of Putnam Valley effective at 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

This Snow Emergency has been declared due to a severe snowstorm that may have an extremely dangerous and hazardous impact on the roadways and throughout the Town of Putnam Valley.

This situation threatens public safety.

This Snow Emergency will remain in effect until 12:00 a.m. on January 27, 2026 or until rescinded by a subsequent order.

As the Supervisor and Chief Executive of the Town of Putnam Valley, I, Alison Jolicoeur, exercise the authority granted to me under Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law to preserve public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens of the Town of Putnam Valley.

I hereby recommend that all travel on the roadways in the Town of Putnam Valley is restricted to emergency vehicles, Town Highway Department vehicles, utility vehicles, local travel and essential emergency personnel. All unessential travel should be avoided.

I direct that all Town of Putnam Valley Departments and agencies take whatever steps necessary to protect life, property, and public infrastructure and provide such emergency assistance deemed necessary.