Dutchess County in the mid-Hudson Valley anchored by Poughkeepsie faces moderate tornado risk and flooding from the Wappinger and Fishkill Creeks and the Hudson River. Ida in 2021 caused serious flooding across the county. IBM has historically had a major presence in Poughkeepsie and remains an important employer. Marist College and Vassar College create institutional emergency planning requirements. The county is within the former Indian Point Nuclear EPZ.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | Ida 2021 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (845) 486-3840 |
| Emergency Shelters | 10 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-84 US-9 NY-55 NY-44 |
// County Profile
| County | Dutchess County NY |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Population | 295 |
| Area | 796 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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