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Updated Steuben County: Emergency Travel only in certain areas

In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby's devastating impact last August, New York lawmakers are advocating for increased state funding to aid flood recovery efforts in the Southern Tier. The storm, which caused widespread damage and incurred significant costs for local communities, has prompted a push for greater financial assistance from the state government.

ACTIVE FLOODING – NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ADVISORY

Turn Around!!! Don’t Drown!!

From Steuben County,

State of emergency – emergency travel only

Steuben County has declared a State of Emergency for the towns of Canisteo, Cameron, Bath, Urbana, Pulteney, and Wayne due to excessive rainfall and multiple road closures.  Steuben County requests only Emergency Travel in these towns.  First responders and highway crews are actively responding to multiple calls. 

The following roadways are affected.  SR36, SR248, SR54, SR 54-A, CR10, CR15, CR14, CR119, CR87, CR88, CR89.  Stay away from these areas.

Residents are urged to travel only in the case of emergency in the above-mentioned towns.  Help us keep the roads clear for responders to operate.  Call 911 ONLY for Emergencies.  Report wire calls to your local utility.

Steuben County is strongly advising that residents avoid all non-essential travel.  Help us keep the roads clear for responders to operate.  Call 911 ONLY for Emergencies.  Report wire calls to your local utility.

Turn around, don’t drown!

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