Hurricane Sandy Post-Storm Information for White Plains
The City of White Plains government offices are open for business on Tuesday.
Garbage is being collected. The Sanitation Department is collecting as per the normal pick up schedule. However, given the number of downed trees and wires, some streets may be inaccessible to the sanitation trucks. Every effort will be made to collect garbage and recyclables according to the normal schedule and to reach all residents.
Numerous streets across the city are blocked because of fallen trees and tree limbs. The Department of Public Works has moved 150 to 200 downed trees of various sizes to the roadside. Clearing of those trees will begin today. To report a downed tree or tree limb that is blocking the street, call 914-422-1202.
Downed trees with wires cannot be moved until Con Edison has given the City the okay Residents are advised to stay away from fallen wires and to treat all downed wire as live until informed otherwise. Te report a downed electrical wire, call the Department of Public Safety at 914-422-6111.
Trees that fall onto private property cannot be removed by the City of White Plains. Homeowners should contact their insurance company and arrange for a tree removal service.
Please report power outages and check service restoration status with Con Edison by calling 1-800-75-CONED or visiting www.coned.com.
The City of White Plains has opened a shelter for White Plains residents at Post Road Elementary School, located at 175 W. Post Rd. Please enter the school from the Soundview Avenue entrance.
City residents may park vehicles in two City garages without charge overnight until Wednesday morning, Oct. 31 at 8 a.m. in either the Hamilton-Main or Chester-Maple Garages. All other garages, parking lots and on-street parking will be under normal enforcement rules.
City of White Plains STORM HOTLINE information: 914-422-5150; Spanish speaking: 914-422-5160.
