The historic flood emergency that hit Ontario County on Sunday, primarily impacting the City and Town of Canandaigua, on Sunday, July 9 will take time to fully assess. That was the message from state, city, county, and town leaders in an update on Tuesday, as they work with non-profit partners, churches, and businesses to continue responding to the devastation.
One of the major achievements of these joint efforts has been the restoration of power in the City of Canandaigua. This was accomplished thanks to the diligence of damage assessment teams and RG&E crews on the ground. Unfortunately, around 60 homes required removal of their electric meters due to flood damage, officials said. These residents have been instructed to contact RG&E or visit their website for guidance on addressing these issues and restoring their power.
Despite the severity of the flooding, there are currently no permanent road closures in either the City of Canandaigua or Ontario County. Most of the damage inflicted on the transportation network during the flood event has been addressed or is in the process of being resolved.
However, residents are advised to anticipate periodic lane or road closures as repair and clean-up crews continue their work. Authorities have called for motorists to exercise caution around work zones and for residents to avoid affected areas of the City of Canandaigua as cleanup operations proceed.
Ontario County, in cooperation with the City of Canandaigua, is working to manage the urgent removal of debris and damaged items from affected homes. Residents are encouraged to stay updated via the City’s website and social media pages for information on debris and waste removal. For those in need of assistance due to the flooding, they can reach out to the Ontario County Dispatch non-emergency number. Urgent emergencies should be directed to 911, while those needing mental health services can call 988.
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