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Irene: Health, insurance concerns raise anxiety in Rotterdam Junction
Prospects dark for historic hamlet
Thursday, September 1, 2011
By Michael Lamendola (Contact)
Gazette Reporter

ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — Rotterdam Junction will never be the same following a devastating flood that swallowed most of the hamlet on Monday, residents and elected officials said.

Rising waters from the nearby Mohawk River reached depths of 7 to 8 feet on Main Street, forcing the evacuation of approximately 400 residents. On Wednesday, many returned to find homes damaged by flooding, the interiors stinking of mud, river water and debris.

At least six homes have been declared unfit for habitation with another 80 having problems and may not be salvageable, according to Deputy Supervisor Bob Godlewski.

Many residents do not have flood insurance, and as such will have to pay for repairs out of pocket or not at all, according to local officials. Some may be eligible for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which was taking applications at the Rotterdam Junction Fire Department on Wednesday. Schenectady County has set up a walk-in assistance center at the fire house........................................>>>>..................................>>>>................................http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2011/sep/01/0901_junction/

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Bush's fault.

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Bush's fault.

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Clean-up kits and food donation are available in the back back, see Bill Young.

If you need a shower, call 887-5070 and speak to Sally Cotton

4 phones are available for use in the hall.

Dry ice and ice are available in the freezer, you will need to supply your own cooler.

Please place all non-hazardous trash at the curb in front of your property.

For Bulk trash, please call 355-6615

Ton Wagner has a portable generator to loan. Call 424-8574 for more information.

Art Klein has a dehumidifier.  Please contact him for pickup (I am not comfortable giving his address on here for obvious security reasons.  Please contact RJVFD for contact information).

Contact Victor Fazio for large amounts of garbage - Vic's Roll-off - 528-7390

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Passing the word on:"Tide -Loads of Hope information: Opening at 12 noon on 9/2 at Walmart parking lot Cobleskill. They will be open until 8pm and from then on will open 8am-8pm. They will be here at least 5 days maybe longer depending on need. 2 loads per family per day can be dropped off, washed, dried and folded for no charge. Just clothing, no shoes or large bulk blankets. Please pass the word along to anyone who needs this service. Thanks

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Rotterdam Police ask drivers to avoid part of Route 5S

Updated: 4:36 pm
The Rotterdam Police Department is asking all drivers to avoid traveling Route 5S from I890 to the Montgomery County line in the towns of Rotterdam Junction and Pattersonville to avoid traffic congestion.

Police are asking that drivers avoid Route 5S as much as possible for the remainder of the holiday weekend.

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How sad.

Now I hear that there are 5 locks that were damaged. If not repaired before spring, what will happen during the spring thaw?