FLOOD 2011 UPDATE
Once again, Conklin residents have been hit with a natural disaster and we will again get through this together. We are continuing our safety assessments. We need to assess electrical, structural, and water issues in your houses before we can assume it's safe to re-enter. We will continue to update this website with more details as we enter our recovery mode. Please check back for re-entry updates.
An informational center for Town residents has been established at Team World Building in Broome Corporate Park, Conklin, New York, between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm. THIS INFORMATIONAL CENTER WILL CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2011. ALL WATER, CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND INFORMATION WILL MOVE TO THE CONKLIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1175 CONKLIN ROAD. You may also call the Town of Conklin at Town Hall between 8 am and 4 pm at 775-4114. Thank you for your continued patience.
The curfew for the Town of Conklin has been lifted as of TODAY, September 19.
Information regarding FEMA and Disaster Assistance, water, dry ice, garbage bags, and cleaning kits will be available at the Conklin Presbyterian Church, 1175 Conklin Road, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily - open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
REGISTER NOW FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Register by phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
Online at: www.disasterassistance.gov
tty 1-800-462-7585 for the speech or hearing-impaired
Please have the following information available when you contact FEMA:
- Address & Phone Number where we can reach you
- Current Mailing Address
- Date the damage occurred
- Brief Description of the damages
- Insurance Information
- Family's Gross Income
Register Today - Even if You Have Flood Insurance. Some Losses May Not Be Covered.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, you should call FEMA at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) or contact your local Office of Equal Rights.
Supervisor Debra A. Preston
FROM THE CONKLIN CODE OFFICE
1. All contractors coming into the Town of Conklin to work must register with the Town of Conklin Code Office, 1271 Conklin Road, Conklin, New York. They must provide proof of liability and workman's compensation insurance.
2. All electrical repairs and installations must comply with NYS Building Code and all electrical inspections must be completed by a NYS approved electrical inspector.
3. Building Permits are required for all flood damage repairs on your homes or businesses. They can be obtained from the Code Office, 1271 Conklin Road, Conklin, New York. Business hours are 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Monday through Friday. Phone 775-3456.
4. All repairs must comply with the NYS Building and Fire Codes. All work is subject to inspection.
5. IF YOU DO NOT REPORT TO THE CODE OFFICE TO REGISTER, ALL OF YOUR CONSTRUCTION WILL BE SHUT DOWN.
TOWN OF CONKLIN DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN SUMMARY
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The Broome County Landfill will be operating from 6:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Saturday.
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All debris brought to the Landfill MUST be separated into the following categories:
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Hazardous Materials
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Recyclables/Metals
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Flood Debris
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REGULAR HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE (MUST BE PICKED UP BY YOUR REGULAR HAULER)
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The Landfill WILL NOT be accepting mixed loads; ALL loads must be pre-sorted.
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Residents are directed to sort garbage and debris into four distinctly separate piles (as described above) and place piles at the curb, BUT AS STATED ABOVE PLEASE. YOUR REGULAR HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE MUST BE PICKED UP BY YOUR REGULAR HAULER.
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The Town of Conklin will collect pre-sorted piles ONLY.
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The Town will then take it to the Town of Conklin Highway Garage and it will then be picked up by a contractor and taken to the Landfill.
IF DEBRIS IS NOT SORTED INTO THE CATEGORIES MENTIONED ABOVE, IT WILL NOT BE PICKED UP UNTIL THAT IS DONE. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AS THE LANDFILL WILL NOT ACCEPT MIXED LOADS.
THE TOWN OF CONKLIN IS ASKING RESIDENTS WHO CAN BRING THEIR DEBRIS TO THE HIGHWAY GARAGE TO PLEASE DO SO, BUT AGAIN THESE LOADS HAVE TO BE SORTED.
THERE WILL BE SEPARATE AREAS SET UP BY THE DEC FOR HAZARDOUS DEBRIS, BUT PLEASE KEEP IT SORTED.
ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING DEBRIS, PLEASE CALL 775-4114.
TOWN OF CONKLIN DEBRIS MANAGEMENT OFFICER - JIM FINCH
SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATE
Susquehanna Valley Schools will begin classes with a one-hour delay on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Transportation Forms may be downloaded from the SV website (www.svsabers.org).
ALL TOWN OF CONKLIN ROADS NOW OPEN
All Town of Conklin roads are now OPEN for travel and for residents and property owners to assess their properties. Check points will be discontinued. Visitor curfew remains in effect from dusk until 6 A.M.
SEPTEMBER 14 CONKLIN TOWN BOARD MEETING CANCELLED
The Conklin Town Board meeting scheduled for September 14 has been CANCELLED.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION SERVICES
Atlantic-Inland, Inc.
997 McLean Road
Cortland, NY 13045
John Rudy (607) 862-4380 (Office)
(607) 343-0815 (Cell)
NYS Code Enforcement Officer
Certified 1 & 2 Family/Commercial/Plan Review
Marty Vasick (607) 862-4559
Certified 1 & 2 Family Dwelling
Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc.
Mendon, NY
(800) 801-0309 Main Office
Brian Adee (607) 752-3230
Certified 1 & 2 Family Dwelling
HEALTH CONCERNS
TETANUS SHOTS - Tetanus shots will be be provided for public employees and First Responders ONLY. The Broome County Health Department and New York State Center for Disease Control do NOT recommend tetanus shots for residents and are not providing them at this time.
HEPATITIS - Contrary to rumor, there have been NO instances reported of Hepatitis in the Town of Conklin.
For any questions regarding diseases, please call 778-2804.
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE GRANT PROGRAM FOR STORM RECOVERY
$8 Million Program Targeted to Assist Victims of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched an $8 million appliance grant program for those who sustained property damage as a result of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The program will help New Yorkers cover the costs of replacing vital household appliances, such as refrigerators, boilers washing machines and furnaces, damaged by the recent flooding. Grants will be a fixed amount for different appliances and could cover up to 100 percent of the costs of a purchase. If the cost of the appliance exceeds the cap, the program will pay a portion of the total costs up to the cap.
"Our top priority is making sure those affected by these storms have the help they need to recover," Governor Cuomo said. "This program will cover the costs for critical household appliances and help New Yorkers who suffered property damage to save money as they rebuild after the storms."
The program will be administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Grants will be available for the most critical energy efficient equipment and appliances.
Residents statewide in affected areas will be eligible and must affirm that they have been impacted by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee and that these products are not covered by insurance or FEMA assistance. For residents affected by Hurricane Irene, grants on purchases of approved appliances and equipment will be retroactive to Aug. 29, 2011, and for residents affected by Tropical Storm Lee, grants will be retroactive to Sept. 9, 2011.
Grants will be for ENERGY STAR© qualified appliances and equipment where applicable. In product categories for which there are no ENERGY STAR criteria, the higher efficiency units will be eligible for a rebate.
A list of eligible equipment and appliances and rebate levels is as follows:
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Eligible Equipment & Appliances
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Rebate
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Refrigerators (ENERGY STAR)
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$350
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Clothes Washers (ENERGY STAR)
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$250
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Clothes Dryers w/Moisture Sensor (higher efficiency)
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$250
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Dehumidifiers (ENERGY STAR)
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$100
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Furnace (ENERGY STAR)
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$2,000
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Boiler (ENERGY STAR)
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$2,500
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Hot Water Heater Tanks (electric- higher efficiency; gas- ENERGY STAR)
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$400
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Purchases of appliances and equipment, with the exception of dehumidifiers, must be for replacement purposes only and purchases covered by insurance or FEMA are not eligible. Audits to verify insurance claims and/or FEMA assistance may be conducted. All grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for completed applications, which will be available beginning Monday, September 19 at www.NYSApplianceRebates.com or by calling
1-877-NY-SMART (877-697-6278). The grant program will continue until funding runs out.
Senator Tom Libous said, "We need to help the flood victims in our community get back on their feet. Part of that is helping replace equipment that's essential to their home and businesses. This program is another step toward easing the burden of this disaster and rebuilding our community."
Senator Betty Little said, "As we move from the cleanup efforts to the rebuilding phase after the recent storm destruction, this rebate program will allow households to afford the costs of replacing damaged appliances. Governor Cuomo has repeatedly said that the state will do all it can to help those affected by Irene recover, and I commend him for establishing this program that will help families return to normal living after this storm."
Senator James L. Seward said, "We must do all we can to help households who lost so much rebuild without going bankrupt. The flooding and storm damage destroyed many vital household appliances, and this rebate program will cover most if not all the costs of new equipment purchased helping people stay in their homes and return to life as usual as soon as possible. Governor Cuomo has shown true leadership in the aftermath of these storms and I look forward to continuing to work together to rebuild communities across our state."
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo said, "I have seen firsthand the flood damage in our community and spoken with numerous individuals affected by the devastation. This rebate program will help families save money as they replace damaged appliances and start rebuilding their homes and lives."
TOWN OF CONKLIN WAIVES WATER & SEWER BILL PENALTIES
The Town of Conklin is waiving penalties for late payment of water and sewer bills.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE
If you are in need of immediate mental health assistance, please call the Broome County Mental Health Clinic at (607) 778-1152.
HELP WITH PUMPING OUT BASEMENTS
If you need assistance in pumping out your home/basement, please call 775-0323 until 8:00 P.M. tonight (September 15), and, beginning September 16, please call Broome Communications at 778-1911.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22 AT SV HIGH SCHOOL
An Informational Meeting for Conklin and Kirkwood residents affected by the 2011 Flood will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 22, 2011, at the Susquehanna Valley High School, 1040 Conklin Road, Conklin, New York. Representatives from FEMA, Small Business Administration, Broome County, and the Towns of Conklin and Kirkwood will be present.