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.
The American Red Cross closed its last emergency shelter in Delaware County on Friday, but the agency continues to serve the region by way of a mobile feeding truck. Heated meals and boxed sandwiches are being delivered to Hancock, Stamford, Windsor, Deposit and the Prattsville/Margaretville areas. Donations can be made online at www.redcross.org, or by calling (800) RED-CROSS or texting ‘REDCROSS’ to 90999 (to make a $10 donation).
The Delaware County Human Services Department has arranged for free public transportation to and from the Disaster Assistance Service Center at Belleayre Ski Center in Highmount, which is serving a three-county area. Shuttle service is also available for area grocery stores.
Shuttle service is available starting at 8 a.m. daily through Friday as follows:
Grand Gorge/Roxbury area
Grand Gorge Civic Center
Roxbury United Methodist Church
Halcottsville post office
Department of Public Works building, Kelly Corners
Belleayre Ski Center
Margaretville area
Margaretville Country Store
Margaretville Hess Station, state Route 28
Margaretville Town Hall
Arkville Beehive
Clovesville, old Route 28 and Kissimee Road
Clovesville Baptist Church
Fleischmanns Community Church
Fleischmanns Country Store
Belleayre Ski Center
Donations of food, clothing, personal care items and other materials are being collected throughout the region. One site has received so many donations that it is now handing them back out to those in need. Area residents can pick up ice, dry ice, water, food, cleaning supplies, clothing, shoes and personal care items at the Grand Gorge Fire Department at 60753 State Route 30. For information, call 588-7547.
Donations may also be made at the following sites:
Bloomville Town Hall, (school supplies and backpacks for Project Backpack of Delaware County), 51702 State Highway 10, Bloomville.
The Cardio Club, (school supplies and backpacks for Project Backpack of Delaware County), Main Street, Delhi.
Catholic Charities, (cleaning products, baby supplies, personal hygiene products, clothing), 176 Main St., Oneonta; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Community Veterinary Center, (tents, flashlights, D batteries, can openers, hand sanitizer, towels, washcloths, clothing), 4109 State Route 7, Oneonta. For info: Phil Livermore, 432-5712 or educpas@stny.rr.com.
Cooperstown Presbyterian Church, (nonperishable food items, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, towels, school supplies), 25 Church St., Cooperstown; 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays through Sept. 18.
Country Store, (school supplies and backpacks for Project Backpack of Delaware County), Main Street, Walton.
Delaware County Department of Social Services, (school supplies), 99 Main St., Delhi.
Delaware County Office for the Aging, (furniture, volunteers), 746-6333.
Delaware National Bank of Delhi, (school supplies and backpacks for Project Backpack of Delaware County).
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.
First United Methodist Church, (cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products), 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. For info: 432-4102.
Hair Necessities, (school supplies and backpacks for Project Backpack of Delaware County), Main Street, Delhi.
Hartwick College, (cleaning products, baby supplies, personal hygiene products, nonperishable food, school supplies, towels), Oneonta; part of Rotary International’s Catskill Flood Relief Drive.
Jefferson Central School, (school supplies and backpacks for Project Backpack of Delaware County), 1332 State Route 10, Jefferson.
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.
National Bank of Delaware County, (personal hygiene items, school supplies, money), all branches, for distribution through Hobart Rotary Club. For info: 865-4126.
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.
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.
Quickway, (school supplies and backpacks for Project Backpack of Delaware County), Elm Street, Delhi.
The Salvation Army, (money), (800) SAL-ARMY or www.SalvationArmyUSA.org, or 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.
Schoharie Reformed Church, (money; “Take Back Schoharie” in memo line of check), P.O. Box 745, Schoharie, NY 12157.
The Shipping Room, (boxed and labeled food, clothing, bedding, toiletries, diapers, bottled water), 291 Chestnut St., Oneonta.
South Kortright Central School, (school supplies and backpacks for Project Backpack of Delaware County), 58200 State Highway 10, South Kortright.
Stamford Gym and Fitness, (school supplies and backpacks for Project Backpack of Delaware County), Main Street across from Family Dollar, Stamford.
United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties, (money), 31 Maple St., Oneonta; 432-8006.
Hurricane Irene
Red Cross closes last Delaware County shelter
Collections for flood victims continue
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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
