(aa) a Jefferson County Fire and Emergency Management 753 Waterman Dr, Watertown, NY 13601 tice 315-796-2654 FAK 315-785-3301 Dispatch 315-786-2601 Joseph D. Plummer Director sephp@co ffersn.nsts *“**Press Release***** Correction ‘The Jefferson County Legislature's Chairman, Scott A. Gray has declared effective at 4 pm on May 16, 2019, a State of Emergency for Jefferson County due to “Rising waters n Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Ano wake zone will be in effect for the area within 1000 feet of the shore line of Lake Ontario and 300 feet of the shore line of the St. Lawrence River within Jefferson County. This effort is to continue attempts to protect property and shorelines of the waterways in Jefferson County.” Attached is the State of Emergency. (/i—_— foseph D. Plummer Director a — Jefferson County Home of the Thousand Islands & U.S. Army 10% Mountain DivisionSTATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION A State of Emergency is hereby declared in Jefferson County, NY effective at 16:00 hours on May 16, 2019. This State of Emergency has been declared due to Rising Water in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A no wake zone will be in effect for in the area within 1000 feet of the shore line of Lake Ontario and 300 feet of the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River within Jefferson County. This effort is to continued attempt to protect property and shorelines of the | waterways in Jefferson County. This State of Emergency will remain in effect until rescinded by a subsequent order. As the Chief Executive of Jefferson County, NY, I, Scott Gray, Jefferson County Board of Legislator’s Chairman exercise the authority given me under Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law, to preserve the public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens of this Municipality. Thereby direct all departments and agencies of Jefferson County to take whatever steps necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure, and provide such emergency assistance deemed necessary. Scott Gray | (Name) (Signature) | Chairman, Jefferson County Legislature May 16, 2019 | (Title) (Date)