Community Aids Those
Who Remain Without Power
The Clark Sports Center was quiet. The bottles of water were waiting in the foyer and the cots were ready to be unpacked from their trailer for use, delivered by the staff of the Otsego County Emergency Services.
In the end, about a dozen people came in to warm up, charge their phones, and take a shower. Soap, shampoo, and towels were provided. Some came seeking dry ice. None chose to stay overnight at the North Otsego Emergency Overnight Shelter.
The Sports Center will continue to offer bottled water, showers, and heat to the community throughout the day and will be open to any who need a warm place to sleep tonight.
In Oneonta, everything proceeded smoothly at the Emergency Shelter at the Armory where three people stayed the night.
The Shelter also remains open to the public and will be open this evening to anyone needing a warm place to sleep. If transportation help is needed residents can contact the Oneonta City Police for assistance at 607-432-1111 ext. 0.
In other news around the county:
As of 10 a.m. this morning, bottled water and dry ice are available while supplies last at the Schenevus Fire Department, 40 Main St., Schenevus.
The Susquehanna Animal Shelter will be offering emergency boarding of companion animals who are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Temporary emergency boarding will be provided on a first come, first serve basis at no charge. The Shelter is located at 5082-5088 St. Hwy. 28, Cooperstown. 607-547-8111
The Southern Transfer Station and Northern Transfer Station have reopened after being closed on Tuesday.
The Otsego Express will remain closed 4/20 as several routes are still impacted by road closures.
The State of Emergency in Otsego County has been lifted; residents are asked to continue to exercise caution when driving.