Pataki Declares State of Emergency in Lewis County Storms
Gov George Pataki toured shelters in Jefferson St Lawrence Franklin Clinton and Essex counties as teams from Onondaga Oneida and Niagara Mohawk worked to restore power and assist flood and ice storm victims. The federal disaster declaration enables aid including food water and medical supplies for residents.
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Guard unit mobilizes to aid North Country ice storm
Air National Guard members based at Hancock Field activated to coordinate state-wide emergency response for ice storms and floods in Clinton Essex Franklin Jefferson and St Lawrence counties. About 1000 people from the 152nd Air Control Group mobilized along with 373 vehicles and 95 pieces of equipment including 60 water trailers and 35 mobile generators. Troops deployed from Glens Falls and Saratoga with generators brought from Rochester and drivers from Buffalo under the group’s management.
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Emergency relief in North Country ice storm shelters and drives
Red Cross and Jefferson County officials organized shelter and food aid for ice storm victims and set up seven emergency supply centers with more planned. The drive seeks monetary donations to fund 127 shelters and in‑person supplies including batteries, diapers, water, food, and basic utilities. Call 785 3147 to arrange pickups or donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
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Disaster Watch Road Closings And Flood Alerts
Newsline Disaster Watch reports road closings and flood up dates with advisories for travelers. Weather forecasts and airport advisories accompany travel updates, detailing safety information for Hancock region and Oswego County.
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Ice storm by the numbers in North Country areas
Officials outline the response to Ice Storm 98 with Red Cross operating 127 shelters housing 7,329 people. About 130,000 utility customers, up to 300,000 residents, lack power. NiMo and NYSEG deploy hundreds of line and tree crews. The National Guard has 1,800 soldiers and support vehicles aiding recovery. 1,400 dairy farmers receive generators and feed, while authorities evacuate Black River flood victims.
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