Greene County Government

Flood Information from Cornell Cooperative Extension

Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Columbia and Greene Counties

The Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Columbia and Greene Counties are working to connect local residents with timely, practical and research tested information to assist with flood recovery efforts.

At this time the following factsheets are available from our web site www.agroforestrycenter.org or they may be ordered by calling the office in Greene at 518-622-9820 X0 or in Columbia 518-828-3346 X0.

Water test kits are also available at both locations, although we ask you call ahead to ensure they are stocked at the time due to demand. The test kits themselves are free from our offices, however, the lab you return your sample to receives a $35 fee.

Factsheets:

Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home After the Flood
Drying Out the House
A Flood of Emotions
Restoring Water Wells
Food Safety after a Flood
Septic Systems – What to do After a Flood
Cleaning Your Flooded or Water-Damaged Home
Flooded Gardens
First Entry of a Flooded Home – What to Do
Mold Removal Guidelines for Your Flooded Home
Chainsaw Safety for Homeowners
Food Safety Advice to Commercial Growers Regarding Flooded Crops
Flood and Storm Damaged Crops
Handling Flood Damaged Crops
Woodland Owner and Maple Producer Response to Hurricane Irene
Guidelines for Handling Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment

In the coming weeks we will be developing several workshops that will also assist property owners with recovery and cleanup efforts. The first of these workshops will be held on Monday, September 12 - "Private Wells and On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems - What You Need to Know” at the CCE Greene office in Acra. At this time we are waiving the $10 registration fee for this program (details below).

Planning is underway for additional programming related to mold and mildew prevention and cleanup and dealing with tree and other landscape related cleanup issues.

Private Wells and On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems – What You Need to Know
Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY

Date: Monday, September 12 Registration deadline: September 9
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Presenters: Theresa Mayhew, Extension Educator and Ed Van Nostrand, Columbia County Health Dept.

Rural homeowners need to be knowledgeable about drinking and wastewater (septic) systems, especially when it comes to protecting one’s property and health. On-site wastewater treatment systems can contaminate ground and surface water resources, including drinking water supplies, with nitrates, chemicals, pathogens and pharmaceuticals. However, when properly located, designed, constructed and maintained, septic systems provide an effective and efficient means of treating domestic sewage and protecting water quality. The same is true of wells. Pre-register by calling CCE at 518-622-9820 X0.

Please contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you.

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Angela Tallarico

Senior Extension Administrator

Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Greene & Columbia Counties

Greene:

Agroforestry Resource Center

6055 Route 23, Acra, NY 12405

518-622-9820 X21

www.agroforestrycenter.org

Columbia: