As of the 2020 Census, the town population was 45,106. Fire Chief. Declaring a Disaster Emergency in the State of New York, DECLARING A DISASTER EMERGENCY IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. Saturday 8:00 p.m. Update: The New York State Thruway is open to all traffic once again, including commercial vehicles. The Thruway is completely open with the exception of exits 56 and 57. It will be your responsibility to maintain the air conditioner. Natural Gas Safety. This Executive Order shall be in effect through January 22, 2023; and. Do not attempt to force the doors open. the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older or permanently disabled. "Residents should continue to call the 311 Call and Resolution Center to report areas of concern. Lancaster is a town in Erie County, New York, United States, centered 14 miles east of downtown Buffalo. Town of Lancaster, Paving and Pot Hole Repair (Town roads only), Tree branches not to exceed 8 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter. The Highway Department will not pick up grass clippings or ornament grass. All of thosestandardbuses will be fitted with chains. Please refer to the listings of all County-owned and State-owned roads below. Saturday 8 a.m. Update: A travel advisory that had been in place for Wyoming County has been lifted as of 7:45 a.m. You may be eligible for an Emergency HEAP benefit if: The 2022-2023 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened October 3, 2022. The Erie County Division of Emergency Management is finalizing their formal hazard mitigation plan. 71.40, on August 2, 2021 the Director of the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Public Health Reassessment and Order Suspending the Right to Introduce Certain Person from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists (the Title 42 Order); WHEREAS, the Title 42 Order prohibits migration into the United States by covered noncitizens traveling from Canada or Mexico (regardless of their country of origin) who would otherwise be introduced into a congregate setting in a port of entry or U.S. Border Patrol station at or near the U.S. land and adjacent coastal borders; WHEREAS, even with the Title 42 Order in place, large numbers of migrants with immediate housing and service needs have arrived in the City and State of New York over the last several months: as of May, the City of New York, alone, was providing temporary housing for 36,738 migrants from the southern border, a number that had increased by 12,279 individuals since January 2023; including by an additional 1,578 individuals in just a week. "Out of an abundance of caution I am declaring a State of Emergency today as this storm is poised to create dangerous travel conditions, heavy snowfall rates and sustained winds over 50 mph tonight into Saturday,"GovernorHochulsaid. Such relief from the FMCSR is necessary to ensure that crews can clear vital roadways and hasten the movement of utility power restoration crews into New York State; by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 29-a of Article 2-B of the Executive Law to temporarily suspend or modify any statute, local law, ordinance, order, rule, or regulation, or parts thereof, if compliance with such statute, local law, ordinance, order, rule, or regulation would prevent, hinder, or delay action necessary to cope with the disaster emergency, I hereby temporarily suspend or modify, for the period from the date of this Executive Order through January 22, 2023, the following laws: Section 97-G of the State Finance Law, to the extent necessary to purchase food, supplies, services, and equipment or furnish or provide various centralized services to assist affected local governments, individuals, and other non-State entities in responding to and recovering from the disaster emergency; Section 112 of the State Finance Law, to the extent consistent with Article V, Section I of the State Constitution, and to the extent necessary to add additional work, sites and time to State contracts; Section 163 of the State Finance Law and Article 4-C of the Economic Development Law, to the extent necessary to purchase commodities, services, technology and materials without following the standard notice and procurement processes; Section 136-a of the State Finance Law, to the extent necessary to combine design and construction services in one contract and/or to obtain design and construction inspection services to respond to and to recover from the disaster emergency; Section 38 (1),(2) and (3) of the Highway Law to the extent necessary to authorize the award of emergency contracts; Sections 375, 385 and 401 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law to the extent that exemption for vehicles validly registered in other jurisdictions from vehicle registration, equipment and dimension requirements is necessary to assist in preparedness and response to the emergency; Section 107.1 of Title 21 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, to the extent necessary to provide the Governor with the authority to regulate traffic and the movement of vehicles on roads, highways, and streets; and. Paul Stencel Lancaster Fire Department Website. A Wegmans spokesperson announced its location on McKinley Parkway closed at 3 p.m. Friday and will remain closed until 4 p.m. Saturday due to the snow. In addition, the spokesperson said state, county and private contractor plows are assisting in plowing city streets and the GPS system does not show their activity. Open. 0:04. According to Hochul there were about 88 crashes, 280 people were rescued and about 392 tickets were issued. IN ADDITION, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 29-a of Article 2-B of the Executive Law to temporarily suspend or modify any statute, local law, ordinance, order, rule, or regulation, or parts thereof, of any agency during a State disaster emergency, if compliance with such statute, local law, ordinance, order, rule, or regulation would prevent, hinder, or delay action necessary to cope with the disaster emergency or if necessary to assist or aid in coping with such disaster, I hereby temporarily suspend or modify, for the period from the date of this Executive Order through December 26, 2021 the following: G I V E N under my hand and the Privy Seal of the State in the City of Albany this twenty-sixth day of November in the year two thousand twenty-one, This page is available in other languages. Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefit, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). ", Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray said,"We believe this storm will bring significant snowfall to Long Island and has a real chance at impacting New York City, with snowfall rates of more than one inch per hour. The full number for 311 is 716-851-4890.". Saturday noon Update: As part of the City of Buffalo 2022-2023 snow plan there is a GPS system to track where its DPW plows are and where they have been. The Thruway Authority encourages motorists to download itsmobile appwhich is available for free on iPhone and Android devices. IF THE TOWN OF LANCASTER'S PLOW hits your mailbox, see link below for instructions. The participating vendor list can be obtained by accessing the HEAP Participating Vendor List. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year to help you pay for heating your home. Such relief from the FMCSR is necessary to ensure that crews can clear vital roadways and hasten the movement of utility power restoration crews into New York State; FURTHER, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 29-a of Article 2-B of the Executive Law to temporarily suspend or modify any statute, local law, ordinance, order, rule, or regulation, or parts thereof, if compliance with such statute, local law, ordinance, order, rule, or regulation would prevent, hinder, or delay action necessary to cope with the disaster emergency, I hereby temporarily suspend or modify, for the period from the date of this Executive Order through January 22, 2023, the following laws: G I V E N under my hand and the Privy Seal of the State in the City of Albany this twenty-second day of December in the year two thousand twenty-two. , the storm is anticipated to produce blizzard-like conditions. The county is continuing to assist Hamburg in its efforts to recover from this storm. The Highway Department is under contract with Erie County for 16 miles of County roads in the Town of Lancaster for snow and ice removal. The State of New York does not imply approval of the listed destinations, warrant the accuracy of any information set out in those destinations, or endorse any opinions expressed therein. The State's Emergency Operations Center is open and closely tracking the storm, but we need New Yorkers to get home early tonight and expect heavy snow this weekend. The @NYSThruway is reopening to commercial through traffic only and some exits remain closed. A release says the following, "this will allow our maintenance team to focus on snow removal. To help grow your database with the most reliable information, we recommend posting the following link on your website. External web sites operate at the direction of their respective owners who should be contacted directly with questions regarding the content of these sites. About OMH. Before getting behind the wheel, make sure that your vehicle is clear of ice and snow; good vision is key to good driving. Highway Department525 Pavement Road Lancaster, NY 14086, Michelle BarbaroDeputy SuperintendentEmail. Putnam . Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. The Lancaster Police Department proudly serves the Town of Lancaster, a community of 45,106 residents (as of the 2020 census). Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Interoperable and Emergency Communications, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program, Transportation Security and Emergency Preparedness Program. An eligibility interview is required for all HERR applications but may be completed with applicants in person or by telephone. All materials, topsoil and seeding are the responsibility of the homeowner. Extension of the State Disaster Emergency as declared in Executive Order 28,and continuation of the terms, conditions, and suspensions contained in Executive Order 28 and its successors, until July 26, 2023. Our staff of EMTs and Paramedics work closely with Kilmarnock-Lancaster County Volunteer Rescue Squad and Upper Lancaster Volunteer Rescue Squad to ensure that Lancaster . Stranded vehicles in the Hamburg/Blasdell/Orchard Park area may have been towed to the parking lot of the former Sears location at the McKinley Mall. The Transportation Security & Emergency Preparedness Program was created to provide direct training to employees working in transportation hubs to increase their security awareness and active shooter preparedness. A state of emergency has been declared in New York and New Jersey ahead of a nor'easter storm that is expected to rip through the tri-state area on Tuesday after traveling up the east coast. For Street Light Outages in the Village of Lancaster, please contact NYSEG at 1-800-572-1111 or NYSEG.com. The State of New York does not imply approval of the listed destinations, warrant the accuracy of any information set out in those destinations, or endorse any opinions expressed therein. Phone: (716) 683-1901 . Saturday 12:30 p.m. Update: A travel advisory has been issued for the City of Niagara Falls. Out of an abundance of caution I am declaring a State of Emergency today as this storm is poised to create dangerous travel conditions, heavy snowfall rates and sustained winds over 50 mph. Questions regarding the HEAP program should be directed to your HEAP Local District Contact. Their emergency orders were declared unconstitutional June 5. She said the variant hasn't yet . It must be removed by scooping it with high-lifts and dumping it into large construction trucks, which then cart it off to our dump site at SUNY Erie South. CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment Page. These items will NOT be picked up if in bags, cans or any type of container. The safest place for motorists to drive is well behind the snowplows where the roadway is clear and salted. Sunday 6:00 a.m. Update: The 219 and 400 remain closed, although officials will meet at 7 a.m. to discuss next steps. Assembled here are some links to webpages that directly effect the safety of persons living in the Village of Lancaster. If you prefer not to wait for our pickup, you may place your leaves in your garbage tote. The Port Authority is closely monitoring weather conditions andhas mobilized personnel and equipment across its facilities to prepare for the nor'easter and significant snowfall. On Saturday morning a city spokesperson announced Citizens Insight Mapping System is having issues in reporting completed streets and the city is working to correct it. Governor KathyHochultoday declared a State of Emergency effective at 8 p.m. due to heavy snowfall expected downstate as a coastal storm system will arriveFriday evening bringing more than a foot of snow and gusty winds to parts of Long Island and up to 10 inches of snow in New York City and the lower Hudson Valley. If you are experiencing a natural gas emergency, or if you suspect a natural gas leak, get up, get out and get away! Monday 6 a.m. Update: Travel bans in Orchard Park, Hamburg, Blasdell and Evans have been replaced with travel advisories. Some of the most important tips for safe driving include: If experiencing a power outage, New Yorkers should: For more safety tips, visit the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Safety Tipsweb page. 390.23(a)(l)(A), which provides relief from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). He said it is likely a number of the bans will be lifted later this evening but Hamburg and Orchard Park will probably be last since they were the hardest hit. Emergency Operations Center used during large incidents and State of Emergency. Before work is started it must be approved and authorized by a HEAP Local District Contact. Leaves should also be placed in a separate pile from brush and ornamental grasses as these items cannot go through the leafers. We look forward to welcoming our employees and customers back to the store tomorrow.". Monday 4:30 p.m. Update: Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced the travel ban in the southern portion of the city has been lifted. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) A state of emergency is in effect for the region, allowing New York State to provide snow removal and safety support to counties and municipalities responding to the lake effect storm. New Yorkers can subscribe to NY-Alert and receive critical information and emergency alerts in their area. In circumstances where an air conditioner cannot be safely installed, a fan will be provided. For the latest information about Port Authority facilities, please check social media, sign up forPA alertsor download one of the PA mobile apps, includingRidePATHwhich provides real-time updates and alerts for PATH service. Please place leaves between the curb and the sidewalk only and do not place them in the street. The NYS Incident Management Team is a multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional team that can be deployed or activated when needed to manage an incident or event regardless of the cause, size, or complexity.