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LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The region is now dealing with the effects of Hurricane Sandy.
Local first responders are ready and prepared for the worst as the area braces itself for winds in excess of 50 mph.
The hurricane is anticipated to make landfall at around 5 p.m. just south of New York City.
A high wind warning remains in effect until 11 a.m. Tuesday.
• Locations: Genesee Valley, Finger Lakes, and east of Lake Ontario. Strongest winds expected along the south shore of Lake Ontario.
• Timing: early this afternoon through late Tuesday morning.
• Winds: northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
• Impacts: strong winds combined with a saturated ground will result in downed trees which can block roadways and take out power lines. It is unusual to get winds this strong from a northerly direction. Trees in this area are anchored against the prevailing west wind, so strong winds from the north will produce more wind damage than normal for these wind speeds. Pine trees with their shallow root systems will be most susceptible to being toppled. If you lose power and plan on running a generator, make sure that the generator is located outdoors and is properly ventilated.
4:14 PM: Pouring rain and wind now in the area. SUNY Geneseo has announced that as of now they do not plan to cancel classes. They will make an announcement at 6 a.m. tomorrow on whether or not classes will be cancelled.
4:28 p.m. Avon School District has cancelled all events after 5:30 p.m. Dance Emporium has cancelled all classes.
6:28 p.m. Power lines are down in Pebble Beach area, one line down dangling 3-4 feet off of the ground.
6:47 p.m. Flooding being reported in Geneseo Wal-Mart was a false alarm.
11:44 p.m. At 4459 East Lake Road there are trees are being reported down and wires as well that are blocking the road as wind gusts reach over 40 mph. Some stop lights have become inoperable as well as road signs have been knocked down.
1:26 a.m. A tree has been blown down and taken power lines with it creating a dangerous situation for a home on Lakeville-Groveland Rd in Geneseo.
6:26 a.m.No school closings and SUNY Geneseo is in session for the day. Morning Swim at the High School has been cancelled.
8:25 a.m. East Lake road is shut down just south of Camp Stella Maris due to power lines being down.
12:30 p.m. Rochester state of emergency declaration terminated.