The wind and rain are about to arrive in New York State and among the many travel advisories that are in place, the Thruway has announced a temporary ban on certain vehicles until the storm passes.
They've been assessing the forecast, and planning for days. National Grid and NYSEG, can't just react, when they hear severe weather is on the way. Their need to prepare, preposition assets, just like the military would when preparing for a confrontation.