Dutchess County Emergency Management

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month!

Follow us throughout the month for preparedness tips and simple steps you can take now to be better prepared for emergencies or disasters.

08/31/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE for customers of the Hyde Park Regional Water Supply:

(Please share with friends and neighbors who may not have seen this message.)

9.2.26 UPDATE - Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Hyde Park
and Other Affected Water Systems. NORMAL WATER USE CAN COMMENCE

A system failure at the Hyde Park Regional Water Plant caused a disruption in chlorination between Aug. 30–31. Residents should boil water for one minute before using it until testing confirms the water is safe.

𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬:
• Hyde Park
• Staatsburg
• Harbourd Hills
• Pinebrook Estates
• Jeffery Groves Estates

Testing is underway and expected to take 2–4 days. The notice will be lifted once results show no bacteria.

For more information visit: dutchessny.gov/Departments/Water-Wastewater/Graphics/HPR-Boil-Water-Notice.pdf or contact the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority at 845-486-3601 or our health department at 845-486-3404.

08/24/2026

Join us on our campus on September 11th at 11am as we pause, reflect and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on, and since, our darkest day, 25 years ago 🙏🏼

08/08/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING issued for northern Dutchess County until 5:30pm.

Heavy rain, strong winds, quarter-size hail, and dangerous lightning expected. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph possible, which could result in trees and wires coming down. NEVER approach a downed wire. If storms impact your area, remain indoors, if possible.

08/06/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING issued for northern Dutchess County until 5:30pm.

Heavy rain, strong winds, penny-sized hail, and dangerous lightning expected. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph possible, which could result in trees and wires coming down. NEVER approach a downed wire. If storms impact your area, remain indoors, if possible.

08/03/2026

⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING issued for southeast Dutchess County until 8am. Heavy rainfall is impacting Dutchess County and Flash Flooding is possible. If you are impacted by rising water, get to higher ground, away from waterways, immediately. Remember - NEVER attempt to drive across a roadway covered by water. 🛑 Turn Around - Don’t Drown ✋

07/29/2026

🌧️A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for Dutchess County until 4pm today.🌧️

⚠️Between 2-3 inches of rain have already fallen, with an additional 2” of rain expected before clearing out of the area later today.

⚠️Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow-moving or standing water.

⚠️REMEMBER: When you come to a flooded road, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

07/29/2026

⚠️ A FLASH FLOOD WARNING was issued early this morning for Dutchess County as rainfall continues resulting in road closures - Significant closures include: Route 9 in the Town of Fishkill, near Snow Valley is closed. Route 52 in the Town of East Fishkill, near John Jay High School is closed ⛔️ The FLOOD WARNING continues until 8pm tonight. Use caution on roadways this morning and never drive across a road covered in water.

07/29/2026