Author: Irene Radigan

State of Emergency in Broome CountyNo Unnecessary Travel Due to Flash Flooding(TOWN OF DICKINSON, NY) The State of Emergency in Broome County declared by County Executive Jason Garnar is still in effect and effective IMMEDIATELY Tuesday evening (8-14-18), the County Executive issued an emergency order of "No unnecessary... Read More.

Broome County shelters that have been opened include:Vestal American Legion Post 89118 Jenson RoadVestal, NY 13850(607) 797-2290Harpursville Baptist Church41 Cumber RoadHarpursville, NY 13787(607) 693-2422F P Donnelly Elementary School1168 Conklin RoadConklin, NY 13748(607) 775-0176

Governor Cuomo has declared a State Disaster Emergency in most of central and western New York, as a result of the heavy rains that have pummeled the area. The counties covered include Tioga, Broome, Chemung, Cortland, Delaware, Schuyler, nine additional counties, and those counties... Read More.

The following is a list of road closures in Broome County, as of 1:52PM on August 14th:KirkwoodBlakeslee RoadGrange Hall RoadGorman RoadBurts Road UnionSally Piper Road (Endwell Greens to Case Road) WindsorBlatchley Road at Farr Road to PA Line VestalGlenwood Road at Castleman Road to State Route 26Underwood... Read More.

An estimated 10 million gallons of untreated sewage has been discharged into the Susquehanna River in Binghamton, as a result of the heavy rains overwhelming the waste treatment centers. The discharge happened at a facility near Pennsylvania Avenue. Construction at the facility has also... Read More.

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has declared a State of Emergency in Broome County due to flooding effective August 14, 2018 at 10AM. The following emergency orders have been issued:No recreational use of waterways in Broome County Do not drive on flooded roadwaysThe... Read More.