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A look at storm damage in City of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News reporters found widespread damage, uprooted trees, and downed power lines in Elmira the day after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region Monday night. A reporter recorded a video of what looked like fire and smoke rising from a NYSEG substation yesterday afternoon on Water Street and Judson Street. The reporter […]
Chemung County Compost Facility offering extended hours to assist with storm damage
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Compost Facility will be offering extended hours for residents who have been left with storm damage. For the remainder of the week, the compost facility located at 715 Blostein Blvd. in Horseheads will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 17, 18 and 19. In […]
Water and Ice Distribution Sites
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Chemung County Office of Emergency Management will hold a water and ice distribution for those affected by power outages on Wednesday, July 17th. Bradley Farms, located at 1543 Maple Avenue, Elmira, and the Erin Volunteer Fire Department, located at 1464 Smartwood Hill Rd. in...
NY weather: Heat advisory affecting New York until Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 3:39 p.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Onondaga, Chemung, Tompkins, Madison, Oneida, Tioga, Broome and Sullivan counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 96 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat...
Chemung County hosting open house for sewer project
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Sewer District open house that was postponed due to severe weather last week will be held tonight in Elmira. According to a release from Chemung County Executive Chris Moss, the open house will be held on Wednesday, July 17, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Chemung […]
Drinking water available for residents without power
(WENY) -- With over 10,000 people in Chemung County alone without power, a number of fresh water stations have been set up on Tuesday, July 16th to help people get by. Chemung County Emergency Management has set up water distribution site in Elmira at the Southport Volunteer Fire Department located at 1001 Carl St. and the East Water Street and Dewitt Ave. Parking Lot located next to the Clarion Inn.
Medical facilities closes offices after storms cut power in Elmira
UPDATE: Arnot Health has released an update regarding the power outages at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, while Chemung County has released information about the closure of certain facilities today. According to a post on Facebook, power has been restored to the St. Joseph’s campus, but certain services, like rehabilitation, are canceled for today. Patients […]
Thousands still without power in the Southern Tier
Update (7/17 8:03 p.m.): Thousands of NYSEG customers got their power back over the course of the day on Wednesday, but many are going into night three of having no power. According to the NYSEG outage list, 732 customers in Chemung County, 788 in Schuyler County, and 1,786 in Steuben County don’t have power as […]
Closures on Tuesday Due to Weather in the Twin Tiers
TWIN TIERS (WENY) -- Severe weather has been sweeping across the Twin Tiers and it could return today. Some organizations will not be open today. City of Corning Summer Parks Program at Dension Park, Houghton Park, William Street Park or Stewart Park. In Chemung County it has been announced that...
EXPIRED: Tornado Warning issued for Chemung County
UPDATE: A tornado warning issued for Chemung County has expired. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains active for Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga NY, and Tompkins Counties until 2:45 p.m. Both Steuben and Schuyler Counties have downgraded from a Tornado Warning to Severe Thunder Storm Warning while Chemung County remains in a Tornado Warning until 2:15 p.m. […]
Cooling Stations available in the Twin Tiers
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- In response to the current heatwave, Chemung County, in collaboration with local agencies has established cooling stations at the following locations:. Steele Memorial Library, 101 E Church St, Elmira, NY 14901. New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 300 E Miller St, Elmira, NY 14904. These cooling...
Cooling stations & water distribution in the Twin Tiers
Update (July 17): More water and ice distributions will happen in Chemung County on Wednesday as thousands of residents are still without power. According to Chemung County Executive, Chris Moss, the Chemung County Office of Emergency Management will be holding a water bottle and ice distribution at the following locations at noon on Wednesday, July […]
Thousands lose power in Southern Tier during storms
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — More than 28,000 NYSEG customers across Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben counties lost power on Monday evening during severe storms. According to the NYSEG outage list, 14,308 customers in Chemung County, 9,610 in Steuben County, and 5,035 in Schuyler County were without power at about 7:45 p.m. on July 15. Towns […]
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