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• State of Emergency Burn Ban

  TOWN OF CRAWFORD

  STATE OF EMERGENCY

  EXECUTIVE ORDER BURN BAN 10-28-2024

  Declaration of State of Emergency

  A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the Town of Crawford, effective at 10:00 a.m. on October 28, 2024.

  The State of Emergency has been declared due to drought conditions, which have affected the Town's water supply and have increased the risk of wildfires.

  Such conditions threaten or imperil the public safety of the citizens of the Town of Crawford.

  This State of Emergency will remain in effect until conditions improve and rescinded by the Town Supervisor.

  As the Chief Executive of the Town of Crawford, Orange County, State of New York, I, Charles E. Carnes, exercised the authority given me under Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law, to preserve public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens of this Municipality.

  I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Town of Crawford to take whatever steps necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure, and provide such.

  DATED: October 28, 2024

                  Pine Bush, New York

   

  Charles E. Carnes, Supervisor

  cc: Jessica Kempter, Town Clerk

        J. Benjamin Gailey, Esq., Town Attorney

        Town of Crawford Police Department

        Pine Bush Fire Department

        Bullville Fire Department

        Town of Crawford Website

  Enforcement:

  1. Upon notification of suspected outdoor burning the local volunteer fire companies shall respond to the scene and take immediate measures to contain and/or extinguish the fire.
  2. As soon as possible, law enforcement agencies shall respond to the scene to investigate the nature of the fire. The law enforcement officers shall request immediate compliance with this order. 

  All outdoor burning of yard trash, household paper products, bonfires, campfires, warming fires, outdoor fireplaces, chimneys, and cooking fires within said jurisdictions is prohibited unless:

              1) Authorized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation;

              2) For cooking of food exclusively within a contained gas or charcoal grill.

  The setting of fires to any grass, brush or forest covered land, unless authorized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, shall constitute a violation of the law.

            BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the purpose of this order is the mitigation of public safety hazard posed by wildfires during the current dry weather conditions and the limited first responders and human resources to combat potential fires by curtailing the practice of outdoor burning, accordingly, this order shall expire when the conditions are again deemed safe, upon such date as determined by the Town of Crawford Supervisor in conjunction with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

   Done and ordered this 28th day of October 2024

  Charles E. Carnes, Town Supervisor

  TOWN OF CRAWFORD EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2024-01

  AN ORDER AND DECLARATION FOR A BURN BAN FOR ALL OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD UNDER LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY

  WHEREAS, the Town of Crawford Supervisor hereby finds that circumstances present within the Town of Crawford create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning; and

  WHEREAS, the Town of Crawford Supervisor heretofore has declared a State of Emergency effective October 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., declaring that a state of emergency exists throughout the Town of Crawford due to severe drought conditions and the threat of wildfires caused by outdoor burning, and its imminent threat to the health and welfare of Town of Crawford citizens; and

  WHEREAS, the Executive Order, in accordance with Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law, authorizes political subdivisions to take whatever prudent action that is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community; and

  WHEREAS, Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law authorizes political subdivisions to take all necessary action and issue any necessary orders to protect human life; and

  WHEREAS, October 28, 2024, the Town Supervisor of the Town of Crawford issued a Declaration of Local State of Emergency regarding the severe drought conditions; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, it is ORDERED that outdoor burning is prohibited in all the Town of Crawford.

• STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 1

  STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 1

  WHEREAS on March 13, 2020, I declared and proclaimed a disaster emergency in the Town of Crawford and ordered the temporary suspension of certain policies, rules and laws; and

  WHEREAS, said State of Emergency was extended on May 15, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, it is necessary to temporarily suspend and modify parts of certain additional local laws, ordinances, order rules and regulations to assist and aid in coping with the health disaster.

  NOW, THEREFORE, I, Charles E. Carnes, Supervisor of the Town of Crawford, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 24(g) of Article 2-B of the Executive Law to temporarily suspend or modify any local law, ordinance, order, rule or regulation or parts thereof during a disaster emergency, if compliance with such local law, ordinance, order, rule, or regulation would prevent, hinder or delay action necessary to cope with the disaster emergency, or if necessary to assist or aid in coping with such disaster, I hereby order the following additional suspension:

  Those parts of the Town of Crawford’s Zoning Code, laws, rules and regulations and planning approval requirements which pertain to outdoor dining and drinking conducted on or adjacent to the premises of existing restaurants, eating and drinking places, fast food establishments, delicatessens and similar establishments with the approved indoor seating, subject to the provider complying with all the New York State safety and other regulatory requirements issued under the Governor’s applicable Executive Order and provided that the dining and drinking areas are not set up in fire lanes or other areas where they would significantly impede emergency responses or the flow of traffic in the judgement of the Town’s Code Compliance Department.

  Said suspensions shall run from the date the Town of Crawford, along with other municipalities in the region, enters the Phase 2 reopening pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order(s) and run through the date of termination of the Town’s state of emergency, subject to extension by further order.

  SO ORDERED ON JUNE 8, 2020

                

  CHARLES E.CARNES

  TOWN SUPERVISOR

                                                                   

• Water Main Flushing Program Pine Bush Water

  Water Main Flushing Program Pine Bush Water

  The 2021 Water Main Flushing Program: 

  Night Time flushing 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. Day Time flushing 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

  October 25^th (NIGHT TIME) Main well, Holland, EJR, Kelly, Borden, Cameron, Church, Edmunds, Ribbecke

  October 26^th (NIGHT TIME) High School, Crispell, Black hawk, Stock Market, Boniface

  October 27^th (NIGHT TIME) Boniface, Ted, Hannford, McDonalds to Route 52

  October 28^th (DAY TIME) Maple, Charles, Prospect, New, Center

  October 28^th (NIGHT TIME) True Value Plaza, Rt 52, Hueg, Depot, Railroad, North

  October 29^th (DAY TIME) Orchard, Shawangunk, Van Keuren, Finneran, Kerilee, Greising, Martin, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburg   

  Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions about 2021 flushing program.

  More Information about Flushing

  During the flushing program, most crews work between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm., and 9:00 pm to 2:00 am Monday through Friday.

   

  What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

  To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over an hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

  How Will Flushing Affect Water Service?

  When flushing crews are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following the flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open the cold tap nearest the water meter—usually a basement sink—to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations, this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It is also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems.

  A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.

   

   

• 2024 Water Main Flushing Program

  Water Main Flushing Program Pine Bush Water

  The 2024 Water Main Flushing Program:

  Time flushing 9:00 am to 4:00pm

  May 6 - Main Well, Holland, EJR, Kelly, Borden, Cameron, Church, Edmunds

  May 7 - Crispell, Blackhawk, Stock Market, Boniface

  May 8 - Boniface, Ted, McDonalds to Route 52

  May 9 - Maple, Charles, Prospect, New Center

  May 10 -True Value Plaza, Rt 52, Hueg, Depot, Railroad, North

  May 13 & 14 - Orchard, Shawangunk, Van Kueren, Finneran, Kerilee, Greising, Martin, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburgh

  Please contact the Water Department at 845-744-2515 with any question about the 2024 flushing programs.

  More Information about Flushing:

  During the flushing program, most crews work between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

  What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

  To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of the main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

  How will Flushing Affect Water Services?

  When flushing crew are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at the most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open cold tap nearest the water meter-usually a basement sink-to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations, this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems. A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.

• Water Main Flushing Program

  Water Main Flushing Program

  The 2020 Water Main Flushing Program began on Monday, April 27, 2020 (all flushing is daytime unless otherwise noted):

  April 27^th (Night Time) Main well to Main Street, includes Holland to EJR, Kelly, Borden and Cameron

  April 28^th (Night Time) Main well to Black hawk Road, Boniface, to Route 52(McDonalds) includes Ted, and Hannaford.

  April 29^th  (Night Time) Route 302 to Route 52 includes High School, Crispell, Edmunds and Main Street

  April 30^th (Day Time) Maple Ave., New St., Center, Charles, Prospect, Railroad.

  May 1^st (Day Time) Depot, Hueg Place

  May 4^th  (Day Time) North St., Orchard, Van Kuren, Shawangunk, Finneran, James, Kericle

  May 5^th  (Day Time) Greising, Marten, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburgh    

  Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions or comments about 2020 flushing program.

  More Information about Flushing

  During the flushing season, most crews work between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with one crew working at night from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., primarily in the business area.

  What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

  To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over an hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

  How Will Flushing Affect Water Service?

  When flushing crews are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following the flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open the cold tap nearest the water meter—usually a basement sink—to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It is also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems.

  A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. If you wish to be notified before work will be done in your area, please call Water Department at 744-2515

  We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.

• Burn Ban Lifted

  EFFECTIVE 12/3/2024 at 9:00am, the below State of Emergency has been lifted by Supervisor Charles E. Carnes.

  STATE OF EMERGENCY - EXECUTIVE ORDER BURN BAN 10-28-2024

  POSTED ON: OCTOBER 28, 2024 10:00AM

  Declaration of State of Emergency

  A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the Town of Crawford, effective at 10:00 a.m. on October 28, 2024.

  The State of Emergency has been declared due to drought conditions, which have affected the Town's water supply and have increased the risk of wildfires.

  Such conditions threaten or imperil the public safety of the citizens of the Town of Crawford.

  This State of Emergency will remain in effect until conditions improve and rescinded by the Town Supervisor.

  As the Chief Executive of the Town of Crawford, Orange County, State of New York, I, Charles E. Carnes, exercised the authority given me under Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law, to preserve public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens of this Municipality.

  I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Town of Crawford to take whatever steps necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure, and provide such.

  DATED: October 28, 2024

                  Pine Bush, New York

   

   

  Charles E. Carnes, Supervisor

  cc: Jessica Kempter, Town Clerk

        J. Benjamin Gailey, Esq., Town Attorney

        Town of Crawford Police Department

        Pine Bush Fire Department

        Bullville Fire Department

        Town of Crawford Website

  Enforcement:

  1. Upon notification of suspected outdoor burning the local volunteer fire companies shall respond to the scene and take immediate measures to contain and/or extinguish the fire.
  2. As soon as possible, law enforcement agencies shall respond to the scene to investigate the nature of the fire. The law enforcement officers shall request immediate compliance with this order. 

  All outdoor burning of yard trash, household paper products, bonfires, campfires, warming fires, outdoor fireplaces, chimneys, and cooking fires within said jurisdictions is prohibited unless:

              1) Authorized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation;

              2) For cooking of food exclusively within a contained gas or charcoal grill.

  The setting of fires to any grass, brush or forest covered land, unless authorized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, shall constitute a violation of the law.

   

           BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the purpose of this order is the mitigation of public safety hazard posed by wildfires during the current dry weather conditions and the limited first responders and human resources to combat potential fires by curtailing the practice of outdoor burning, accordingly, this order shall expire when the conditions are again deemed safe, upon such date as determined by the Town of Crawford Supervisor in conjunction with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

   

  Done and ordered this 28th day of October 2024

   

                   

   

   

  Charles E. Carnes, Town Supervisor

  TOWN OF CRAWFORD EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2024-01

  AN ORDER AND DECLARATION FOR A BURN BAN FOR ALL OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD UNDER LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY

  WHEREAS, the Town of Crawford Supervisor hereby finds that circumstances present within the Town of Crawford create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning; and

  WHEREAS, the Town of Crawford Supervisor heretofore has declared a State of Emergency effective October 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., declaring that a state of emergency exists throughout the Town of Crawford due to severe drought conditions and the threat of wildfires caused by outdoor burning, and its imminent threat to the health and welfare of Town of Crawford citizens; and

  WHEREAS, the Executive Order, in accordance with Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law, authorizes political subdivisions to take whatever prudent action that is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community; and

  WHEREAS, Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law authorizes political subdivisions to take all necessary action and issue any necessary orders to protect human life; and

  WHEREAS, October 28, 2024, the Town Supervisor of the Town of Crawford issued a Declaration of Local State of Emergency regarding the severe drought conditions; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, it is ORDERED that outdoor burning is prohibited in all the Town of Crawford.