Greene County shifts to "response" mode, suspends relief efforts until 6pm

Greene County sent us this press release this morning:

GREENE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE 9/7/11 AT 9:15 A.M.

Due to excessive rainfall within the last 24-36 hours and the projected rainfall through 6:00 p.m. today, Greene County storm efforts are shifting back to Response Mode. The Recovery efforts are suspended until further notice.

Storm refuse pickup in the communities of Windham and Ashland will be suspended for Wednesday, 9/7/11, due to rising flood waters.

County Route 2 from Mosquito Bridge to Falke Road is now closed.

Flood waters in the Township of Prattsville are expected to exceed maximum flood stage by mid afternoon Wednesday, 9/7/11.

Travel within the County remain limited to emergency purposes only. The County State of Emergency remains in effect until further notice.

All schools in Greene County remain closed.

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