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Rockland County Under Drought Watch

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Department of Health has been monitoring water usage in the county which has been relatively low; however, water conservation is encouraged to preserve our drinking water resources and keep water available for fighting fires. 

“Back in 2022 when this County was faced with a water emergency, the people of Rockland stepped up to do the right thing and cut back water usage 15 percent below average,” said County Executive Ed Day. “I am once again asking our residents to do their part and reduce water usage until we surpass this drought.”

“Dry periods like we are currently experiencing can have a significant impact on our water resources when they occur in the spring and summer months, but we still have time to recover when they occur in the fall.  However, we cannot predict if we are at the beginning of an extended dry spell or if rainfall will normalize when we need it to,” said Sam Rulli, Director of Environmental Health.

To help conserve water, residents can: Check toilets, faucets, and pipes for leaks to prevent water waste; fix these leaks as soon as possible. Take shorter showers – this can help reduce our water demand.

In addition, observe the Executive Order Burn Ban issued on 11/1/2024 which prohibits all outdoor burning activities, including but not limited to the burning of brush, leaves, and other yard debris, along with fire pits and campfires, are all restricted until further notice. This decision is in response to abnormally dry conditions that pose a significant risk for fires to ignite and spread quickly due to the recent lack of rainfall, low humidity, and gusty winds.

The Rockland County Department of Health will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates. For more information about the drought watch, visit Rockland County Conditions | Drought.gov and the NYS DEC Press Release.

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Small Business Saturday Is A Day To Celebrate And Support Small Businesses

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Rockland County Legislator is announcing “Small Business Saturday” which is a day to celebrate and support small businesses. This year, Small Business Saturday is tomorrow, November 30th. Please consider supporting our local small business community by shopping at a small business.

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Please Donate New Or Gently Used Coats, Hats And Scarfs

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Please donate any new or gently-used hats, gloves, scarves, and coats at any of the following drop-off locations:
Senator Bill Weber’s Office, 163 Airport Executive Park, Nanuet
Town Halls: Clarkstown Town Hall, Haverstraw Town Hall, Orangetown Town Hall and Ramapo Town Hall
Libraries: Finkelstein Memorial Library, Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library-Garnerville, Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library-Haverstraw, Nanuet Public Library, New City Library, Orangeburg Library, and Pearl River Library

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