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National Guard on standby, resources deployed across NY in prep for winter storm
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the deployment of state assets to regions of New York expected to be hit hardest in advance of a powerful winter storm that is forecasted to bring heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain to many areas of the state, starting early Sunday and lasting into Monday evening.
The governor has also placed National Guard personnel on standby and activated the state's Emergency Operations Center to enhanced monitoring mode as the severe winter storm passes through the state
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