Needs are growing in the wake of Hurricane Irene as the area recovers, and opportunities abound to help. Anyone wishing to help with cleanup efforts in Delaware County may call the Office for the Aging at 746-6333. Delaware County staff said suggested donations include:
"¢ Cleaning products: Baby supplies such as formula/diapers, wipes, and only new car seats, sanitary products, soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, toothbrushes, razors, shampoo, deodorant, contact lens eye solution, body lotion, hand sanitizer. Items may be dropped off at Delaware Opportunities, state Highway 10, Hamden; at Oneonta Ford Inc. at state Route 23, Oneonta; or Catholic Charities, 15 S. Main Street, Oneonta.
"¢ Canned goods and non-perishable foods: Including soup, stew, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, boxed milk and 100 percent juice -- take to Delaware Opportunities or Oneonta Ford Inc.
"¢ School supplies: Such as backpacks, pencils, pens, composition notebooks, calculators, glue sticks, blunt scissors, crayons and markers, can be dropped off at Oneonta Ford, the Delaware County Department of Social Services, 99 Main St., Delhi, or Delaware Opportunities.
"¢ Furniture: Donors are asked to call the Delaware County Office for the Aging at 746-6333 to leave contact information about donations. By leaving a message, a donation and need may be matched.
"¢ Clothing: Drop off sites are Delaware Opportunities; the Open Door, Route 28, Delhi; and Catholic Charities.
"¢ Cash donations: United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties Disaster Relief Fund. Call 432-8006 to contribute or mail a designated check to the local United Way, 31 Maple St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Other local organizations and residents have planned fundraisers and support, including:
"¢ Frank Zwerlein said he lost about 70 percent of his Zsys-Networks business in the Flood of 2006. He is offering help to businesses affected by the storm that need to recover lost data on their computers. His number is (845) 439-5465.
"¢ The second annual Oneonta Theatre Gala Variety Show at 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday will be a benefit instead of a free-admission event. Donations made at the door will be given to the Central New York Radio Group's Delaware County Relief Fund.
"¢ Oneonta LaserDerm will contribute $20 toward the Radio Group's fundraising effort for each spa service booked this week. For information, call 238-2868.
"¢ The Belleayre Music Festival will turn its final show of the season into a benefit for victims of Sunday's flood. Bela Fleck and the Flecktones -- Original Lineup will appear at Belleayre at 8 p.m. Saturday. The concert will be at Belleayre Mountain in Highmount. For information, call (845) 254-5600, ext. 1344.
"¢ The Plains at Parish Homestead in Oneonta will present an outdoor benefit Sock Hop 50s & 60s Music with singer Mary Frances Perricone for the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $2 as a suggested donation. The Plains will collect food and water for disaster relief operations of Delaware County. For more information, call Barbara Ann Heegan 267-4013.
"¢ Marybeth Jones said she and a few friends collected items and contributions in Oneonta's Neahwa Park and the donations will be delivered to Schoharie County by R.J. Millworkers.
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County offers donation suggestions
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Red Cross closes last shelter but aid efforts continue
Aid efforts for flood victims continue throughout the region as individuals and organizations tend to the needs of the thousands affected by last weekend's storms and flooding.
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Disaster relief
The Daily Star is compiling information about aid available to flood victims, and relief efforts being undertaken by local individuals and organizations. To add to this list, email news@thedailystar.com or call 432-1000, ext. 217.
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Red Cross closes last Delaware County shelter
Aid efforts for flood victims continue throughout the region as individuals and organizations tend to the needs of the thousands affected by last weekend’s storms and flooding.
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Schoharie couple recall night of flood, pick up pieces
SCHOHARIE _ It begins as a tiny stream on the north slope of 3,573-foot Indian Head Mountain in the Eastern Catskills.
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Some area NYSEG customers still without power
Although two local utilities report having restored nearly all power to customers affected by Tropical Storm Irene more than a week ago, hundreds of local customers are among those who remain without power.
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Week in Review: Hurricane Irene aftermath
Hurricane Irene dominated the news locally as well as nationally this week.
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Hurricane Irene caused damage but brought community together
I often say that being a news editor is never boring. The past week has been a vivid example of just what I mean.
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Delaware County offers transportation to victims of Irene
In a press release, the Delaware County Human Services Departments announced today that they have arranged for free public transportation for victims of Hurricane Irene to travel to the Disaster Assistance Service Center at Belleayre Ski Center in High Mount and two area grocery stores.
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disaster Aid and assistance
The Daily Star is compiling information about aid available to flood victims, and relief efforts being undertaken by local individuals and organizations. To add to this list, email news@thedailystar.com or call 432-1000, ext. 217.
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Delaware flood center offers laundry, showers, food
The Delaware County Flood Recovery Center is open at Belleayre Ski Center, according to a media release from the Delaware County Office of Emergency Services.
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Area residents may have power restored by the weekend
Most area residents still without power should have service restored by the weekend, but some repairs are taking longer than originally estimated, according to figures provided by two utilities Thursday afternoon.
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Public transportation arranged for local Irene victims
In a press release, the Delaware County Human Services Departments announced today that they have arranged for free public transportation for victims of Hurricane Irene to travel to the Disaster Assistance Service Center at Belleayre Ski Center in High Mount and two area grocery stores.
The Disaster Assistance Service Center is a three-county service center for Delaware, Greene and Ulster counties.
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Free laundry, batteries in Cobleskill
Free laundry service and device recharging will be available in Cobleskill today and tomorrow.
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Area volunteers deliver needed relief
Teams of Salvation Army, American Red Cross and Catholic Charities volunteers have been delivering supplies and water to help victims in Delaware County, which was left a disaster area by Hurricane Irene winds and rain, official said Thursday.
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disaster Aid and assistance
The Daily Star is compiling information about aid available to flood victims, and relief efforts being undertaken by local individuals and organizations. To add to this list, email news@thedailystar.com or call 432-1000, ext. 217.
- Delaware County officials urge residents to apply for help
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Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand campaign for disaster aid
New York's two U.S. senators kept up their campaigns for federal disaster aid Thursday in separate statements.
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Power to be restored to local counties in next few days
Customers in the local four counties continue to be among those still missing power in large numbers, but many will have service restored within the next few days, according to figures provided by two utilities on Thursday afternoon.
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Red Cross opens three day centers
The American Red Cross has opened day centers in the region for area residents affected by flooding. The following centers are open until 6 p.m. today, and will serve hot meals at 5 p.m.
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Area officials welcome federal disaster assistance
President Barack Obama's declaration of a state of emergency in Delaware, Schoharie and other counties affected by Hurricane Irene was seen as good news by those interviewed Wednesday. Two Democratic senators urged more action for farmers in the affected counties.
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Over 10,000 NYSEG customers still without power in area
Work continued to restore electrical service to the thousands without power in the region on Tuesday, but many remain without service, with some scheduled to wait until next week for restoration.
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NYSEG announces timetable for repairs
NYSEG has released estimated restoration times for the first time since Hurricane Irene swept through the region.
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Meals available in Otsego County
Otsego County is offering meal sites in Oneonta and Unadilla today.
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Interstate 88 exits reopened
Interstate 88 in Schoharie County between exit 22 for Cobleskill and Middleburgh and exit 23 for Central Bridge and Schoharie has been re-opened, the state Department of Transportation said Wednesday afternoon.
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AP: President declares disaster for eight upstate counties
President Barack Obama has declared a disaster in New York after Tropical Storm Irene, freeing up federal recovery funds for area counties, according to the Associated Press.
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Red Cross closes last shelter but aid efforts continue
