County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus announced that the Local State of Emergency in Orange County has been lifted as of 12:00 noon on Monday, January 26th.
According to county officials, road conditions have improved after clean-up operations by municipal and county public works crews. Residents are advised that travel can return to normal, but public works teams will continue monitoring and addressing any remaining issues on the roads. Parking restrictions related to the State of Emergency are no longer in effect unless otherwise posted, though municipal parking rules may still apply where local emergencies remain.
“Thanks to the diligent and dedicated hard work of our public works crews and emergency personnel, as well as the patience and cooperation of County residents, we are able to safely lift this State of Emergency,” said Neuhaus. “However, I encourage residents to remain off the roads as much as possible and use caution when traveling, as there are still snow removal operations in progress.”
The county’s Code Blue alert remains active due to continued below-freezing temperatures. Officials urge that no one should be out on the streets unnecessarily. Residents aware of individuals without housing or those with non-emergency concerns are encouraged to call 311 for assistance. A list of warming centers is available on the Orange County Government website.
All Orange County government buildings—including the Government Center, County Clerk offices, DMV locations, all courts, and the Courthouse—remain closed to the public today but are expected to reopen Tuesday, January 27th. Only designated essential workers should report for duty today; all other employees will resume regular schedules tomorrow.
Residents seeking updates about school or business closures should check directly with their respective school districts or businesses via their websites or social media platforms.
The Emergency Operations Center was fully activated from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon with support from Central Hudson, Orange and Rockland Utilities, law enforcement agencies including the Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police, along with other community partners.
Officials recommend that residents stay informed by following updates on official channels such as https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyGovernment and https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyEmergencyManagement for further guidance.
For additional information about services or ongoing recovery efforts in Orange County during winter weather events like this one can be found at these official resources.
