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.
Flood debris
Corner of state Routes 30 and 28, Arkville, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fleischmanns Park (no brush allowed)
Food stamps
Department of Social Services (Delaware County residents), 832-5300.
How to Help
The following organizations are taking donations to assist flood victims.
Catholic Charities (cleaning products, baby supplies, personal hygiene products, clothing), 176 Main St., Oneonta.
Community Veterinary Center (tents, flashlights, D batteries, can openers, hand sanitizer, towels, washcloths, clothing), 4109 State Route 7, Oneonta. For info: 432-5712 or educpas@stny.rr.com.
Delaware County Department of Social Services (school supplies), 99 Main St., Delhi.
Delaware County Office for the Aging (furniture, volunteers), 746-6333.
Delaware Opportunities (cleaning products, baby supplies, personal hygiene products, nonperishable food, school supplies, clothing), State Highway 10, Hamden.
Elks Club (cleaning products, baby supplies, personal hygiene products, nonperishable food, school supplies, towels), 84 Chestnut St., Oneonta; part of Rotary International's Catskill Flood Relief Drive.
Hartwick College (cleaning products, baby supplies, personal hygiene products, nonperishable food, school supplies, towels), Oneonta; part of Rotary International's Catskill Flood Relief Drive.
Key Bank branches (bottled water, cleaning products, baby supplies, nonperishable food, personal hygiene products, batteries, socks, underwear), 202 Main St. and 426 Chestnut St., Oneonta; 103 Main St., Cooperstown.
Oneonta Ford (cleaning products, baby supplies, personal hygiene products, nonperishable food, school supplies), State Highway 23, Oneonta.
The Open Door (clothing), State Highway 28, Delhi.
Otego Elementary School (cleaning products, personal hygiene products, nonperishable food, school supplies), 353 Main St., Otego. 4 to 7 p.m. Friday only.
Otsego Physical Medicine (cleaning products, baby supplies, nonperishable food, school supplies), 41-45 Dietz St., Oneonta. Donations matched with financial donations. For info: 431-9191.
The Salvation Army: Money, (800) SAL-ARMY, www.SalvationArmyUSA.org, text 'STORM' to 80888 to make a $10 donation. Water, food, personal care items: Salvation Army Church, 25 River St., Oneonta. For info (local): 432-5960.
The Shipping Room (boxed and labeled food, clothing, bedding, toiletries, diapers, bottled water), 291 Chestnut St., Oneonta.
United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties (money), 31 Maple St., Oneonta; 432-8006.
West Oneonta Fire Department (bottled water, cleaning products, baby supplies, nonperishable food, personal hygiene products, batteries, socks, underwear), state Route 23. Saturday and Sunday only.
Mental health
Delaware County Mental Health Clinic, 865-6522
Margaretville shelter, Margaretville Methodist Church, Church Street.
Bassett Medical Center (after hours), (877) 369-6699.
Shelters and services (donations accepted at some shelters)
Cobleskill: Golding Middle School (shelter, DSS), 193 Golding Drive. For info: (518) 234-2355.
Fleischmanns: Community Baptist Church (food, water, clothing, personal care items)
Gallupville: Lutheran Church (shelter), 890 State Route 443.
Highmount: Belleayre Ski Center (shelter, DSS)
Jefferson: Firehouse, 207 Creamery St. (shelter). For info: 652-3617.
Margaretville: Advent Christian Church, 109 Maple St. (shelter); Margaretville Hospital parking lot (temporary prescription refills); Methodist Church, Church Street (mental health services, food stamp assistance, Department of Labor); Fire Department (ice, water, food).
Roxbury: Roxbury Methodist Church (food, water, cleaning and personal hygiene products); Fire Department (ice, water).
West Fulton: Firehouse, 807 County Route 4 (shelter). For info: (518) 827-5455.
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disaster Aid and assistance
- Hurricane Irene
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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
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Schoharie couple recall night of flood, pick up pieces
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Some area NYSEG customers still without power
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Week in Review: Hurricane Irene aftermath
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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
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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
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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
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Interstate 88 exits reopened
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AP: President declares disaster for eight upstate counties
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Red Cross closes last shelter but aid efforts continue
