A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the Village of Walden, County of Orange, for a period of time beginning at 2:30PM hours on the date of Sunday January 25, 2026 and continuing for a period not to exceed three (3) days and ending at 7:00AM hours on Tuesday January 27, 2026.
The State of Emergency has been declared due to excessive snow accumulations and hazardous road conditions. Such conditions threaten or imperil public safety of the residents of this municipality.
As Chief Executive Officer of this municipality, I have exercised the authority given to me under New York State Executive Law, Article 2-B, to preserve public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well being and health of the citizens of this community.
All Village offices will be closed on Monday January 26, 2026 for general business but the warming station will remain open throughout this declaration.
I hereby direct the Departments of Police, Public Works, and Recreation and Parks, and such other essential personnel which may be needed, to take whatever steps necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure and other such emergency assistance as deemed necessary.
Signed:
John J. Revella, Esq., Village Manager