{"id":109796,"date":"2026-01-23T14:31:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/109796\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T14:31:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:31:10","slug":"hochul-declares-state-of-emergency-due-to-ny-winter-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/109796\/","title":{"rendered":"Hochul declares state of emergency due to NY winter storm"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NYC NYC snowstorm forecast<\/a> <\/p>\n

As the sun rises Sunday morning, snow will be falling from northern Virginia to potentially as far north as the New York tri-state area. FOX 5 NY’s meteorologist Mike Woods has the latest.\u00a0<\/p>\n

NEW YORK – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency due to the incoming winter storm.<\/a><\/p>\n

What is a state of emergency? <\/p>\n

Dig deeper:<\/p>\n

A state of emergency<\/a> is a formal declaration by a governor that conditions are severe enough to require state-level coordination and resources to support local response efforts.<\/p>\n

Stay connected with FOX LOCAL. For 24\/7 winter storm coverage\u2014Download Now<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The declaration allows state agencies to work together to prevent or reduce damage, hardship and threats to public safety during events such as winter storms.<\/p>\n

What the declaration actually does <\/p>\n

When a state of emergency is declared, it allows state officials to coordinate and deploy resources more quickly.<\/p>\n

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This can include activating emergency operations centers, positioning snowplows and road crews, coordinating state police and transportation agencies and preparing shelters or warming centers if needed.<\/p>\n

The declaration can also help position a state to request federal assistance if conditions worsen and exceed state and local capabilities.<\/p>\n

What it doesn\u2019t automatically do <\/p>\n

A state of emergency does not automatically mean people are required to stay home. According to emergency management officials, the declaration alone does not:<\/p>\n

Ban travel or close roadsShut down schools or businessesImpose curfews or restrict movement <\/p>\n

Those actions require separate, specific orders, which are typically announced if conditions become dangerous.<\/p>\n

How residents should think about it <\/p>\n

What you can do:<\/p>\n

Emergency management officials say a state of emergency is best viewed as a government readiness tool, not a sign of panic.<\/p>\n

For residents, it\u2019s a signal to stay informed, follow weather forecasts, heed travel advisories and prepare for possible disruptions, especially as winter storms can evolve quickly.<\/p>\n

Stay ahead of the snow with FOX 5\u2019s expert meteorologists, streaming LIVE on FOX LOCAL. We\u2019re streaming nonstop coverage with the newest forecasts, snow potential, and preparation tips\u2014before the storm and all weekend long.<\/p>\n

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