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American Red Cross Opens Shelter in Rome
UTICA, NY (JULY 16, 2024) – Volunteers from the Central and Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross have opened a shelter for those affected by the violent storms today in Rome, Oneida County. The shelter, at the Aviation Center, is at 394 Hangar Road. Access to...
Worst tornado in 40 years to hit Oneida County; survey team outlines path, destruction
ROME — The EF2 tornado that tore through Rome Tuesday night touched down just off Muck Road near the Barge Canal and then traveled in a straight line for about 5 1/2 miles to the northeast — right through the heart of downtown, according to the National Weather Service survey team.
Inside Rome’s miracle: How co-workers, strangers and a grandpa helped the city survive a historic tornado
Rome, N.Y. — The most powerful tornado to hit Oneida County in more than three decades slammed Rome Tuesday afternoon, toppling an iconic brick mural in the heart of the city’s business district, uprooting dozens of the towering oak trees in downtown neighborhoods, and leaving residents in shock at the speed and ferocity of the storm.
Romans Picking Up the Pieces: The Aftermath of Tuesday's Tornado
ROME, N.Y. -- Oneida County is currently under a state of emergency due to tornado damage. There's a curfew in place in Rome, requiring residents to be indoors by 8:30 p.m. Some residents have called the city a war zone, with reports from the National Weather Service confirming an EF-2 tornado with winds reaching 135 mph.
New location of mobile operations units in Rome to help residents after storm
ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Two mobile operations units will be in Rome to help residents have access to essential health and human services following the tornado, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan announced. These operations units will include public assistance, health and mental health referrals...
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
More than 10k people without power in Rome; neighbors describe area as 'war zone'
ROME, N.Y. — As of early Wednesday morning, there are still no reports of injuries to people in the city of Rome following a strong storm Tuesday. National Grid reports more than 10,000 customers are without power in Rome alone. The number across Oneida County sits at above 20,000 as of Wednesday morning.
National Grid to distribute dry ice in Oneida and Rome
ONEIDA AND ROME, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — In the aftermath of the storm that tore through Oneida County on Tuesday, July 16, National Grid is helping out by distributing dry ice to those that need it. National Grid will be distributing dry ice from 1 pm to 5 pm at...
National Grid Provides Update on Power Outages Amid Storm Damage
Tens of thousands of residents are without power this morning following a devastating storm that ripped through Central New York. The worst of it has hit Rome, Canastota and Ilion. Jared Paventi is a representative with National Grid. Paventi joined 'First News with Keeler in the Morning' on WIBX Wednesday...
State of Emergency, Closed Roads, Power Outages in Central New York
Mother Nature has caused chaos across New York and the Governor has declared a statewide State of Emergency. Oneida County is also under a State of Emergency through July 23. A curfew is in place in areas impacted by the storm from 8:30 PM to 5:30 AM. Oneida County Executive...
Central New York Responders Go Above and Beyond to Assist Tornado Victims
Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado outbreak devastated parts of Central New York, particularly the City of Rome. With over 25,000 customers in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida County currently without power; crews from across the United States and Canada are heading to the area to assist with restoration. A State of Emergency has since been declared by Governor Kathy Hochul to further assist with recovery efforts.
Graduation Ceremony Celebrates ‘Real Life Rosies™’ and Efforts to Support Women Pursuing Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
Yesterday, MACNY, The Manufacturers Association and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) hosted a ceremony celebrating the graduates of the Real Life Rosies™ program. The graduating cohort was comprised of Thomas R. Proctor High School seniors that completed the Real Life Rosies program. The graduates were offered summer employment at Indium Corporation, Square 1 Coating Systems, and Semikron Danfoss, some of which were funded through Oneida County’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
Severe storm spreads damage across Rome
ROME, N.Y. — The city of Rome continues to clean up from a devastating, confirmed tornado that struck on Tuesday afternoon, July 16. The storm came up Route 365 and passed directly through downtown before heading to East Rome, according to county and city officials, who shared information during a press briefing Tuesday night. The storm, which Oneida County Administrator Anthony J. Picente Jr. likened to nothing the area has ever seen before, downed trees and power lines and damaged numerous buildings.
High winds during thunderstorms cause severe damage in Madison County, leaves 1 dead
The only tornado in Central New York on Tuesday devastated Rome, but other areas were also hit hard by high winds from thunderstorms, with the area’s only death reported in Canastota. Robert Popple, 82, was found dead outside his home after a severe thunderstorm passed on Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors...
Medical Incident Leads To Crash
A 45-year-old Waterville man died after a crash on Route 20 in the Town of Sangerfield July 7. According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department, the incident occurred that Sunday night around 11:04. When deputies arrived, they said they found David Rice had been driving a 2014 blue Dodge Ram...
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