GALLERY: First responders from Livingston County react
From the Canisteo Fire Company
Many of the roads in and around the Town of Canisteo are closed and impassable. State Route 36 is closed between the Village of Canisteo and Jasper. Even where travel is permitted debris is covering roadways. Please caution.
A huge thank you to all the agencies that assisted and supported us today. Greenwood Fire and Ambulance, North Hornell Fire, Fremont Fire, Arkport Fire, Cameron Fire, Jasper Fire,Troupsburg Fire, Livingston County Emergency Services, LCEMS, Steuben County EMS, OFPC, Steuben County Emergency Services, Bath Fire Swift water rescue team, Bath VA fire, the National Guard, NYSDOT, Town of Canisteo, Village of Canisteo, Canisteo PD, NYSP, and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. I am sure I missed someone so thank you to all involved including several civilians.
Office of Emergency Management – Livingston County, NY
Today at 12:54, as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby passed through NYS, the Livingston County Special Operations Team (LCSOT) was requested into Steuben County via direct deployment call.
LCSOT responded a Type III Swiftwater Rescue Team with numerous additional support personnel and was assigned to Canisteo Fire for evac/rescue operations. Livingston County EMS ALS 6287 and RSI 6261 integrated with LCSOT for dedicated responder medical support.
Throughout, LCSOT would assist with strategic house evacuations and securing utilities in areas of high water, as well as respond to multiple emergencies involving people and vehicles in high water.
A great job by all in an extremely difficult situation.
