Although Thanksgiving is a time for annual get-togethers with family and friends, officials are warning to take precautions in regard to food, fires and illnesses. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cautions as it relates to Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely, including thawing, preparation, serving and retention of leftovers at https://bit.ly/3G9ebxl. The … Read more
Unhealthy air quality has dropped back below the the alert stage this morning in Allegany County, although conditions in neighboring Cattaraugus, Wyoming and the rest of Western New York and Pennsylvania still are considered Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, all being just one component of shifting weather conditions over the next several days. In the meantime, … Read more
UPDATE – 3:25PM Thursday: The NYSDEC has renewed its AIR QUALITY ALERT for Cattaraugus and Wyoming counties west from 11AM to 11PM tomorrow, Friday, June 2.– – – – – – – – –BREAKING: The State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has issued an AIR QUALITY ALERT for Cattaraugus and Wyoming counties this morning, with … Read more
The New York State Fire Ban expired Sunday, but an ELEVATED FIRE RISK continues today in Allegany and other counties, followed by an expected frost tonight and even a potential freeze Wednesday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) at Buffalo reports that a “combination of dry conditions and wind today will create an elevated risk … Read more
An Elevated Risk for fire spread is occurring again this afternoon and evening in Allegany and other Southern Tier counties, with a FIRE WEATHER WATCH in effect in Potter and McKean counties in neighboring Pennsylvania. Assist your fire department in minimizing fire calls by sharing this information with family members and friends. As with Tuesday, … Read more
WEATHER FIRE ALERT: More sunny skies and warmer temperatures, but dropping relative humidity and strong wind gusts are resulting in an ELEVATED RISK for wildfires , particularly late this afternoon and evening, across most of Western and Central New York and into Potter and McKean counties in Pennsylvania. An outdoor BURN BAN already is in … Read more
BREAKING: More than 570,000 Kia and Hyundai owners need to keep their cars outside and away from other vehicles, homes and other structures due to fire potentials, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency reports that the motor companies have issued recalls on 2022-2023 Santa Cruz, 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, … Read more
The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs is reminding residents of a two months statewide ban on outdoor fires through Sunday, May 14. It notes that according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in New York State, adding that since the spring burn ban … Read more
Posts from the Allegany County Office of Emergency Management Facebook page show fire scenes from Friendship, Allentown and Angelica during the past week. Grass and brush fires have become a problem during the past week in Allegany County, with fire departments responding to at least three incidents, including along I-86 at Friendship today and Allentown … Read more
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Fire Administration are reminding homes and businesses to dispose of their natural Christmas trees. Both are noting that a dry tree is dangerous and can catch fire easily.