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Relief Services Updates

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CWC program will aid businesses

Businesses in the Catskill-Delaware Watershed that sustained structural damage to their buildings as a result of flooding from Tropical Storms Irene and Lee may receive assistance from a new program approved by the Board of Directors of the Catskill Watershed Corporation September 13. Meeting in special session, the Board authorized the 2011 Flood Recovery Grant … Continue reading

Farmer Flood, Forage and Feed Meeting

Wednesday, September 14 1:00 pm at Grand Gorge Civic Center (formerly the school) State Route 30, Grand Gorge 7:30 pm at Delhi Fire Hall 140 Delview Terrace Extension, Delhi This multi-agency meeting targets the needs of farmers affected by the recent flooding from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Staff from the Watershed Agricultural Council, … Continue reading

Free legal aid offered

Several lawyers in Delaware County are offering pro bono services to flood victims relative to contracts, real estate, application advice, flood related matters, and estate issues.  Anyone needing these services can contact Dennis Metnick at dmetnick@metnicklaw.com or 845-586-2070 (email preferred with a brief explanation of the matter). He will do his best to refer them … Continue reading

MARK Project – Flood Assistance Available

The MARK Project now has several avenues of help available. MARK will be ready to accept applications for flood assistance — for both individuals and families — starting September 15. Plans are also underway to assess local business needs and to develop a long term business assistance fund. The full post is available in a new “Aid … Continue reading

Federal flood aid programs explained September 16

Representatives of three federal agencies will be on hand Friday, Sept. 16 to explain programs designed to help businesses and individuals recover from natural disasters like the flood that caused so much devastation in the Catskills August 28. A panel made up of a senior official from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with … Continue reading

Tetanus Shots Offered

Free tetanus shots will be given at two clinics this week to anyone over age 18 who worked on flood recovery or cleanup. The first is Tuesday, September 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the MARK Project office, Erpf House, located at Route 28 and the Cut Off Road, Arkville. The second is Thursday, … Continue reading

Public Health/Cleanup Information

Important EPA and public health documents are now available as downloadable pdf files at: https://middletownfloodrecovery.wordpress.com/public-healthcleanup-info/ These documents provide important instructions on flood safety, how to avoid ingesting contaminated water, how to safely clean your building after it has been flooded and how to avoid future health problems from mold. Please note, some documents are downloadable in either English … Continue reading

Shuttle service ends today

The free shuttle bus that has been provided by Delaware County Social Services to Belleayre Mountain flood service center is closing down today at 5 p.m. because of underutilization, according to Dallis Wright of the County Emergency Operations Center.

Arkville Fire Hall Update

The Arkville Fire Department will not open for meals on Sunday, September 11.

Belleayre Disaster Recovery Center Update

The Disaster Recovery Center that offers services from FEMA, Social Services, Mental Health and Department of Labor is still operating at the Lower Lodge of Belleayre Mountain Ski Center daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The free shuttle bus service that that makes loop through the town to Belleayre (see Relief Services tab) will be available through at least Friday, … Continue reading