Your governor issued a State of Emergency ahead of the anticipated winter storm heading our way, but what does this mean for you? New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a State of Emergency during her press conference Friday on the state’s preparation ahead of the winter storm that is expected to pummel the tri-state region this weekend into Monday.

Heavy snow is expected across eastern New York today into Monday. But how much?

On Sunday afternoon, Monroe County declared a state of emergency to allow for road closures and mutual aid response if needed.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is under an "arctic siege" with some cold temperature records already having been shattered.

It's possible a NJ state of emergency today will be issued by NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill, since a state of emergency in NY was declared this morning by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Sherill has addressed the major snow storm on her social media pages, urging NJ residents to stay safe, stay home, and stay warm.

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced more than $38 million will go toward upgrading emergency communication systems for first responders across New York state, including New York City. Hochul announced the state funding in a press release on Thursday, with the money being given out under the Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant program.

Several emergency declarations have already been issued as a massive winter storm barrels toward more than 35 states, putting more than 200 million people in its path and threatening “considerable disruption” to New York with up to a foot of snow.