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Hurricane Irene

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September 2, 2011

Free laundry, batteries in Cobleskill

Daily Star

Free laundry service and device recharging will be available in Cobleskill today and tomorrow.

The Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundry vehicle and the Duracell Power Relief Trailer will be at the Cobleskill Walmart at 138 Merchant Place.

Laundry services will be available at no charge from 1 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning Saturday.

Recharging stations for cellphones and other devices, and distribution of batteries, will be available until 8 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning Saturday.

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Hurricane Irene
  • 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.

    September 7, 2011

  • 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.

    September 7, 2011

  • 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.

    September 6, 2011

  • 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.

    September 6, 2011

  • 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.

    September 6, 2011

  • Week in Review: Hurricane Irene aftermath

    Hurricane Irene dominated the news locally as well as nationally this week.

    September 3, 2011

  • 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.

    September 3, 2011

  • 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.

    September 3, 2011

  • CSSDEAA.jpg 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.

    September 3, 2011 1 Photo

  • 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.

    September 3, 2011

  • 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.

    September 3, 2011

  • 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.
     

    September 2, 2011

  • Free laundry, batteries in Cobleskill

    Free laundry service and device recharging will be available in Cobleskill today and tomorrow.

    September 2, 2011

  • CSSD838.jpg 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.

    September 2, 2011 2 Photos

  • CSSD88D.jpg 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.

    September 2, 2011 1 Photo

  • Delaware County officials urge residents to apply for help

    September 2, 2011

  • 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.

    September 2, 2011

  • 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.

    September 2, 2011

  • 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.

    September 1, 2011

  • CSSD325.jpg 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.

    September 1, 2011 1 Photo

  • 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.

    September 1, 2011

  • NYSEG announces timetable for repairs

    NYSEG has released estimated restoration times for the first time since Hurricane Irene swept through the region.

    August 31, 2011

  • Meals available in Otsego County

    Otsego County is offering meal sites in Oneonta and Unadilla today.

    August 31, 2011

  • 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.

    August 31, 2011

  • 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.

    August 31, 2011

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