Steuben County officials say a state of emergency remains in effect following last week’s flooding for the Towns of West Union, Woodhull, Troupsburg, Tucsacrora, Greenwood, Canisteo, Jasper and Addison.
The American Red Cross is closing its shelter at the Tuscarora Elementary School on Thursday as roads are gradually reopened from flood damage.
United Way of the Southern Tier is collecting monetary donations to the “Steuben County Flood Response Fund” to assist non-profit agencies that are helping local flood victims.
Donations can be sent to:
United Way of the Southern Tier
P.O. Box 284
Elmira, NY 14902
Make checks payable to “UWST Steuben County FRF.”
All donations to United Way of the Southern Tier for the Steuben County Flood Response Fund will be fully invested in flood relief with no monies withheld for administrative costs, according to United Way President and CEO Stephen M. Hughes.