(Reuters) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul said an impending East Coast and Gulf Coast port strike set to start early Tuesday could result in significant disruptions but urged residents not to stockpile food.

"We're deeply concerned about the impact a strike could have on our supply chains, especially when it comes to critical goods like medical supplies and others," Hochul told a news conference.

She said some consumers might not get an automobile they are expecting or other consumer goods.

"We don't think there will be a disruption to the food supply" but she said if a work stoppage goes on for an extended period it could impact shipments like bananas.