Town of Jay New York declares local State of Emergency

The Town of Jay New York has declared a local state of emergency.The state of emergency was declared on Sunday due to ice jams and flooding, according to Town Supervisor Matthew Stanley.The state of emergency will be in effect for five days and will allow local agencies to utilize resources to help with needed emergency services.NBC5 is sending a crew to Jay to learn more.

JAY, N.Y. —

The Town of Jay New York has declared a local state of emergency.

The state of emergency was declared on Sunday due to ice jams and flooding, according to Town Supervisor Matthew Stanley.

The state of emergency will be in effect for five days and will allow local agencies to utilize resources to help with needed emergency services.

NBC5 is sending a crew to Jay to learn more.