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Yonkers Police Provide Storm Safety Tips, Phone Numbers

YONKERS N.Y. -- The Yonkers Police Department is giving residents useful safety tips as a snow storm approaches the area. 

Yonkers Police are giving residents tips to stay safe in the event of a snow emergency.

Yonkers Police are giving residents tips to stay safe in the event of a snow emergency.

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  • There are some high winds expected so pay particular attention to downed power lines. 
  • Please do not drive during the storm if possible to allow for easier snow clean up operations. 
  • Have flashlights, a battery-operated radio or television and fresh batteries handy. 
  • If you must use candles, please be careful and keep them far away from children and flammable materials. 
  • Store adequate supplies of non-perishable food that don't need refrigeration. 
  • Have bottled water for drinking and cooking. 
  • If an electric pump supplies your water, fill bathtubs and other containers to ensure there is adequate water for washing and toilets. 
  • Set freezer and refrigerator controls to their coldest setting to extend the length of time the food will keep. 
  • Unplug sensitive electronic equipment – televisions, microwave ovens and computers – that could be damaged by lightning or sudden power surges. 
  • Have a working telephone. Note: Cordless and digital phones will probably not work during a power interruption. Ensure your cell phone is fully charged. 
  • Know how to manually operate your garage door if you have an electric garage door opener. 
  • If someone in your home depends on life-sustaining equipment powered by electricity, call ConEd and let them know. It’s your responsibility to provide an emergency power source during any unplanned power interruption. 
 Important numbers to remember:

 Con Ed Emergency: 1-800-752-6633 

Yonkers Police Non-emergency: 914-377-7900 

Mayor's Help Line: 914-377-6000

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