Young, Edwards Tour Flood-Ravaged Areas of Chautauqua Co.

By Joel Keefer
Executive Assistant to Greg Edwards


Kiantone -- A number of communities in Chautauqua County were hard hit by recent, devastating floods, and Executive Gregory J. Edwards toured flood ravaged areas in the Town of Kiantone Sunday afternoon.

Edwards visited Circle Mechanical on Route 60 and Hidden Valley Campground on Kiantone Road along with State Senator Catharine Young and Town Supervisor Jeffrey Piazza.

"The creek that runs behind Circle Mechanical has significantly eroded away the stream bank, and the owners are concerned about any future flooding and how it may affect their property and their business," Edwards said.

Edwards said the stream that flows through Hidden Valley Campground damaged several trailers, and residents have been working to repair their vacation properties over the past week. The flood waters also washed away the creek bank in the back portion of the property.

"Senator Cathy Young was very gracious in allowing Supervisor Piazza and I to give her a tour of the damage," Edwards said, "and the Senator has promised to help out in any way she can."

The floods that ravaged Chautauqua County on Monday, August 10th have caused millions of dollars in damage, and have forced dozens of families from their homes.

Edwards continues to work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the New York State Emergency Management Office on getting help to those who have lost their home or their livelihood to this most recent weather event.

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