PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY
PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY IN AND FOR ONONDAGA COUNTY AND LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER ISSUED APRIL 2, 2026
WHEREAS, there are reports of extremely high-water levels and debris in Onondaga County lakes, rivers and creeks, causing dangerous conditions to beaches, marinas, docks, adjacent roadways, and surrounding properties; and
WHEREAS, an updated flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 1:28 a.m. in effect until Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Onondaga County, with the Weather Service indicating warnings at Onondaga Lake Park to remain in effect until the river falls below its flood stage; and
NOW, THEREFORE, as Onondaga County Executive, by the authority vested in me by the Onondaga County Charter and Administrative Code and applicable laws, and pursuant to Section 24 of Article 2-B of the New York State Executive Law, it is hereby determined that there is an immediate threat to public health and safety, such that a Proclamation of Emergency is declared in Onondaga County; and
This Proclamation of Emergency is effective immediately and shall remain in effect for thirty (30) days through May 8, 2026, unless earlier terminated or extended by subsequent act of the Onondaga County Executive.
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER NUMBER 1 REGARDING ONONDAGA COUNTY LOCAL WATERWAYS
Pursuant to this Proclamation of Emergency, to protect the health and safety of the residents of the areas served by the OCWA transmission line, Onondaga County local waterways are closed to all non-commercial boating traffic.
This Local Order shall remain in effect for five days through April 13, 2026, as provided for by law, unless earlier terminated or extended by subsequent act of the Onondaga County Executive.
This Proclamation and Emergency Order are issued to safeguard and protect the public health and welfare and to assist in the emergency response.
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA
J. Ryan McMahon, II
Onondaga County Executive