Gunther Calls on NYCDEP to Begin Releases from Neversink Reservoir
October 25, 2012 by The Catskill Chronicle
TOWN OF NEVERSINK, NY (October 25, 2012) – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther today called on the NYC Department of Environmental Protection to begin releases from the Neversink Reservoir in anticipation of the upcoming storms. The Neversink Reservoir is currently at 98% capacity.
“In recent years and months, Sullivan County has been too hard hit by storms and flooding,” said Assemblywoman Gunther. “We are currently in a situation where we can be proactive and prevent injury to people and property.”
Assemblywoman Gunther implored officials from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to begin releases immediately during a call this morning and was told that they will begin this afternoon. DEP is initiating the process for the five-way agreement to continue to do releases.
“I am encouraged by the DEP’s response to the situation,” said Assemblywoman Gunther. “Rest assured, I will keep on top of them to make sure that every effort is made to prevent disaster.”
Assemblywoman Gunther also encouraged her constituents to begin to prepare for the storm. “Every precaution should be made to ensure health and safety, and my office is available to help in any way possible. “
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Gunther Calls on NYCDEP to Begin Releases from Neversink Reservoir
October 25, 2012 by The Catskill Chronicle
TOWN OF NEVERSINK, NY (October 25, 2012) – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther today called on the NYC Department of Environmental Protection to begin releases from the Neversink Reservoir in anticipation of the upcoming storms. The Neversink Reservoir is currently at 98% capacity.
“In recent years and months, Sullivan County has been too hard hit by storms and flooding,” said Assemblywoman Gunther. “We are currently in a situation where we can be proactive and prevent injury to people and property.”
Assemblywoman Gunther implored officials from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to begin releases immediately during a call this morning and was told that they will begin this afternoon. DEP is initiating the process for the five-way agreement to continue to do releases.
“I am encouraged by the DEP’s response to the situation,” said Assemblywoman Gunther. “Rest assured, I will keep on top of them to make sure that every effort is made to prevent disaster.”
Assemblywoman Gunther also encouraged her constituents to begin to prepare for the storm. “Every precaution should be made to ensure health and safety, and my office is available to help in any way possible. “
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