Pataki mobilizes massive state response for ice storm
Governor George Pataki outlined New Yorks largest disaster response for the North Country ice storm. About 6,000 state workers 2,549 National Guard members 1,416 trucks and 550 emergency units were deployed from generators to water trailers. The plan includes 425 temporary jobs funded by a $6 million federal request through the Labor Department and crisis counseling teams from Hutchings Center. Central New York dairy farmers supply generators as SEMO coordinates with Fort Drum and utility firms to restore power and meet human needs. The emergency operations center runs around the clock with multiple agencies overseeing the effort.
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National Guard
North Country
U.S. Department of Labor
US Labor Department
Governors Office
Hutchings Psychiatric Center
Syracuse
New York
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Up North its a different world Henderson faces ice storm aftermath
A Henderson area town of about 1,300 braced after a severe ice storm. Trees down, power lines shredded, and a community disaster center set up in the fire district library with Red Cross cots. Volunteers served meals as Rural Metro workers and state troopers sheltered with locals. The Scott brothers ordered Honda generators to power homes, centers, and pumps, while residents endured outages and cold.
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New York
Frank Ross
Henderson
Wal-Mart
Free Library
Community Disaster Center
Frank
Association Island
Frankstown
Canada
Upice
Thursay
Cheryl Shutts
Red Cross
Metro Medical Services
Pocono Mountains
Pennsylvania
Merrill
Murray Scott
Im Henderson
Murray
Scott's Mobil
Federal aid to aid five stormed counties in New York
Federal money will flow to five storm wracked counties in Northern New York to aid recovery. FEMA coordinates grants for temporary housing repairs and other disaster costs. SBA offers low interest loans for residential and business losses not fully insured. State and local governments receive 75 percent reimbursement for debris removal and emergency services.
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New York
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S
Small Business Administration
Surance
Marc Wolfson
FEMA
Disaster aid info for five counties designated for relief
Residents and businesses in Clinton Essex Franklin Jefferson and St Lawrence counties may apply for disaster aid by calling 800 462 9029 or 800 462 7585 TTY Hans Hallman of the State Emergency Management Agency says the focus is on human needs. Gov Pataki requests Lewis County be added for federal assistance as FEMA may designate more counties later. FEMA notes relief is not for investor owned utilities but public utilities can seek funding to restore power.
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The
State Emergency Management Agency
Clinton
Essex
Franklin, Jefferson
St. Lawrence
George Pataki
Lewis County
FEMA
Carl Seychock
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Couple homeless after tree crashes into home in Alexandra Bay
Jeff Bogart, 38, and his girlfriend from Alexandra Bay faced freezing temperatures with no power or heat after a tree crashed through their bedroom window. They traveled to Syracuse, renting a $30 nightly Howard Johnson room while seeking aid, planning a shelter as funds run out. Insurance will not cover hotel costs, though a generator reimbursement is possible if returned.
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Jeff Bogart
Alexandra Bay
Tis House
Bogart
Syracuse
Howard Johnson's
Carer Circle
North Country lights up as power returns after ice storm
Residents in Watertown and Jefferson County see power restored to about a quarter of area as Niagara Mohawk aims to reconnect most southern zones. Banks and bus routes resume service while caution remains for downed lines. Black River level fell to 11.67 feet, aiding repair work. Convoy of Detroit Edison trucks travels to Belleville to support Quebec damage repairs.
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Watertown
Copenhagen
Lewis County
Jefferson County
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
North Country
Bob Hagemann
Niagara Mohawk
Canada
Detroit Edison
Belleville
Ontario
Quebec
Seomnenear
Relief kitchen moves north to feed ice storm victims
A portable kitchen with propane stoves stored by the Southern Baptist Convention is set up in Watertown to feed up to 3,000 people once Red Cross food arrives. northbound aid flows from Syracuse area include milk juice fruit meat blankets and diapers and daily shipments continue from Wegmans and P C stores.
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Syracuse
Southern Baptist Convention
North Country
Watertown
North Side Improvement Center
Mill Street
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Wegmans
North P&c
North Country ambulance help heads north to aid ice victims
Convoys of Central New York ambulances transfer to Canton for a week with volunteer and paid paramedics to relieve exhausted north region rescuers after an ice storm. Dozens sign up for 24 to 48 hour shifts to treat hypothermia CO poisoning electrocutions and injuries from saws and falling ice as crews brace for possible three week extension.
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New York
Canton
North
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Hilton Head
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LeRay Street
Michelle Spagnola
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