DECLARATION OF A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR THE TOWN OF HUNTER DUE TO SEVERE FLOODING
WHEREAS, Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law authorizes the Chief Executive of a political subdivision to proclaim a local state of emergency within any part or all of the territorial limits of such political subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor of the Town of Hunter has determined that severe rainfall has resulted in significant flooding, hazardous roadway conditions, road closures, and damage to public infrastructure throughout portions of the Town of Hunter; and
WHEREAS, these conditions pose an immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents and visitors of the Town of Hunter; and
WHEREAS, extraordinary measures are necessary to protect life, preserve public property, and coordinate emergency response efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sean Mahoney, Town Supervisor of the Town of Hunter, pursuant to the authority vested in me by Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law, hereby declare that a Local State of Emergency exists within the Town of Hunter effective immediately on July 29, 2026.
It is hereby ORDERED that:
The Local State of Emergency shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) day, unless extended or rescinded sooner by subsequent Executive Order.
All residents and visitors are urged to avoid unnecessary travel. Motorists shall not drive through flooded roadways or around barricades, as doing so endangers lives and interferes with emergency operations.
Town departments, emergency services, highway personnel, and all available resources are authorized to take all necessary actions to protect life and property, including but not limited to:
Closing roads affected by flooding;
Removing debris and addressing hazardous conditions; Coordinating with Greene County, New York State agencies, utility providers, and emergency response partners; Undertaking emergency protective measures necessary to safeguard the public.
Residents are advised to remain alert for changing weather conditions, monitor official Town communications, and follow all instructions issued by emergency personnel.
Any person interfering with emergency operations or disregarding lawful closures or emergency directives may be subject to penalties as provided by law.
This Declaration is issued to facilitate the efficient response to this flooding emergency and to ensure the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and visitors of the Town of Hunter.
DONE AND ORDERED this 29th day of July, 2026.
Hon. Sean Mahoney
Town Supervisor
Town of Hunter