Crime & Safety
Supervisor Declares State of Emergency In Southold
Residents are asked to stay off the roads.
Supervisor Scott Russell declared a state of emergency for Southold Town on Friday at 6:00 p.m. due to the fierce winter blizzard blanketing the area.
The state of emergency is meant to remind residents that emergency vehicles should be the only vehicles on town roadways; driving is extremely dangerous.
According to Russell, there are downed wires and localized power outages throughout town.
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Residents are reminded to stay away from all downed wires and await the proper response should they encounter any on the road.
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