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Release<o:p></o:p></span></h1>

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<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><st1:city w:st="on"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">NORWICH</span></st1:city><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> – Board of Supervisors Chairman Richard B.
Decker has declared a State of <st1:state w:st="on">Emergency</st1:state> for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Chenango</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> due to the snow storm currently
impacting our area.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>The order directs
the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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effect until 7 p.m. today.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>A travel
advisory means that no unnecessary travel is recommended and residents should
be making plans to complete their activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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effect from 7 p.m. today until 6 a.m. on Friday, February 26.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>This means travel on any road in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Chenango</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> is restricted to emergency
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at 3 p.m. today.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The
National Weather Service in <st1:city w:st="on">Binghamton</st1:city> advises
that <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Chenango</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> will experience snowfall amounts
in the range of 10 to 20 inches, with winds increasing tonight to 15 to 25 mph and
<span style="">&nbsp;</span>gusts approaching 35 mph.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>This will create near blizzard-like
conditions and make travel on the roads unsafe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Road
crews are working hard to keep up with the snow that is currently falling.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>However, the weather service reports that
snow will continue to increase today with snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches
between 4 p.m. and midnight.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>Later this
evening the winds will also increase, creating the potential for power outages
that could further compromise travel on the roads due to downed trees and power
lines.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Residents
are advised to begin making preparations and to reach their final destinations
as soon and as safely as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The
Chenango County Emergency Management Office offers the following tips for
residents:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">When driving do not crossed downed wires.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>They may shock you through the vehicle.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>Report them to your utility or call 911 if
they pose an immediate danger.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Don’t touch downed wires to see if they are hot.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>Assume the line is live.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Clean your vehicle completely of snow and ice before driving.<o:p> <br></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Never follow a snow plow too closely or attempt to pass one.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Always match your speed to the road conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Run generators outside and 25 feet downwind of structures.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>Carbon monoxide gas from their exhaust will
spread through closed spaces.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Bridge surfaces are often slippery as they freeze before the roadway.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Cold weather strains your heart.<span style="">&nbsp;
</span>Heavy exertion shoveling snow, clearing debris or pushing cars increases
your risk of heart attack.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Taken frequent rest to avoid exertion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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