Fears Of Flooding Dim Neahwa Park
HIGH WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT
Fears Of Flooding
Dim Neahwa Park
Fest Of Lights Returns Christmas Day
Water Woes Return To Susquehanna SPCA
All Animals Safe, But Cleanup Could Take Days
Water Woes Return
To Susquehanna SPCA
By IAN AUSTIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com
COOPERSTOWN – Six cats and three dogs were rescued from the Susquehanna SPCA Isolation Building and kennels this morning after overnight rains flooded the it with over 12 inches of water.
Executive Director Stacie Haynes was notified of the flooding around 6:30am by their landscaper Al Saltenberger. “I left as quickly as I could, but there was no cell phone coverage this morning and that delayed me being able to call in the staff until I reached the building,” said Haynes.
Before the rest of the staff arrived Haynes was joined by passerby Aaron Cleveland, a security officer at Bassett, who helped her move the frightened animals into dry and safe locations. “Last time we flooded we took steps to have mitigation in place.” said Haynes, “We put in gravel, put in rip-rap, and more. We have had no problems and felt really good about the work we did until today.”
Flood Waters Down in Unadilla
Flood Waters Down In Unadilla
UNADILLA – Though the floodwaters have receded to under 10 feet, a flood warning remains in effect until Saturday afternoon at Unadilla.
Flood stage is considered at 11 feet, and the river is reportedly just under 10 feet as of 5 p.m.. The National Weather Service predicted minor flooding between Main Street and River Road, and drivers are advised not to drive across flooded bridges or roads.
The Rivers Are High, But Otsego Roads Are Clear
Rivers Are High, But
Otsego Roads Are Open
By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com
COOPERSTOWN – Rain, sleet and warmer temperatures may have made the rivers rise, but according to Robert O’Brien, Director of 911 Communications for the county, all roads in Otsego are clear and no flood warnings are in effect.
“We have seen an increase in requests for Fire Departments to respond to flooded basement calls,” he said. “But they’re very minor at this point. It is evident that through the hard work of our Town, Village, State and County Highway crews, issues with flooded roadways have been very minimal. At this point in time, we are not aware of any present or ongoing issues. ”
Animal Shelter Floods, All Animals Safe
Animal Shelter Floods,
All Animals Safe
