Putnam County Officials are monitoring the large and potentially dangerous winter storm that is predicted to move into the area this afternoon.  County Executive MaryEllen Odell say the amount of snow and the gusty winds will make travel extremely dangerous.  She called on residents to be prepared with an adequate amount of food, water and non-perishables; a supply of essential medications; a battery powered radio; flashlights; and charged cell phones.  Odell says this storm combined with the pandemic is going to create challenges, but she is prepared to activate the Incident Command Team should they need to.