GOSHEN – Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana, working with Social
Services Commissioner David Jolly, the Red Cross and local
municipalities, announced that
the following County shelters will be available for residents during Hurricane Sandy for overnight accommodations today:
Newburgh Armory Unity Center
321 South Williams Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
Available as of
2:00 pm
Emergency Housing Group
38 Seward Avenue
Middletown, NY 12550
Available as of
2:00 pm
Port Jervis Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary
School
929 Route 209
Cuddebackville, NY 12729
Available as of
5:00 pm
The above shelters are
accepting pets, however, they must be in appropriate cages, and pet food is the responsibility of the owner.
Residents are advised to bring blankets and pillows, as well as personal items including
prescription medication if sheltering.
Additionally, a
Reception Center
is also open in Port Jervis for residents to keep warm and to receive
information on the storm, with the ability to also provide
transportation to a shelter
if necessary:
Port Jervis Middle
School
118 West Main Street
Port Jervis, NY 12771
County residents are advised to call 2-1-1 for their nearest shelter.
New York State
residents may call 1-888-769-7243 for questions about the Hurricane Sandy.
