SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- County Executive Anthony Picente has declared a State of Emergency in Oneida County on Sunday, Jan. 5 due to the extreme lake effect snow.
The State of Emergency that was placed around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday has ordered no unnecessary travel.
“This is a significant snow event, and conditions are still extremely hazardous in many parts of the County,” Picente said. “It is critical that motorists stay off roadways, so the efforts of emergency personnel and plows are not impeded.”
Picente has ordered the Oneida County Department of Public Works to deploy additional resources to parts of northern Oneida County where conditions are severe.
The State of Emergency will remain in effect until further notice.
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