Schenectady County Advises Evacuations in Low Lying Areas of Rotterdam, Glenville, Schenectady, Scotia, and Niskayuna

(Schenectady, NY) Schenectady County and the Towns of Rotterdam, Glenville, and Niskayuna, the City of Schenectady, and Village of Scotia are strongly advising residents in flood prone areas to evacuate as a precaution due to possible flooding of the Mohawk River. It is also advised that residents in surrounding areas watch for possible rising water levels.

Due to many unknown factors including additional rain, river debris, saturated soils and elevated river levels, the Mohawk River has the potential for moderate to major flooding. The biggest unknown is potential debris dams at any of the Locks and bridges along the Mohawk, so it is strongly advised that residents evacuate the areas listed below. Residents in all surrounding areas should also be vigilant and watch for possible rising water levels as this is a very fluid flooding event.

• Rotterdam Junction (expected cresting between 12am and 4am) – Due to the possible flooding of the east and west ends of 5S that would block the main evacuation route, it is recommended that residents evacuate by 8pm tonight (September 7th)
• Glenville – Flood prone areas along Rt. 5 from I890 exit 26 to the 103 Bridge and from Maalwyck Park to the Western Gateway bridge (expected cresting between 12am and 4am) - Due to possible road closures and flooding it is advised that residents evacuate by 8pm tonight (September. 7th)
• Glenville – Areas around Freemans Bridge Road and flood prone areas including Alplaus Ave. and Brookside Ave. (expected cresting between 12pm and 2pm) - Due to possible road closures and flooding it is advised that residents in these areas evacuate by 6am Thursday, Sept. 8th.
• Scotia – Flood prone areas including Washington, Schonowe, Riverside Place, Pleasantview, Beacon, Dungan, Elliot Street between S. Holmes and S. Toll, Lee, and Livingston (expected cresting between 10am and 2pm) - Due to potential road closures and flooding it is advised that residents in these areas evacuate by 4am Thursday, September 8th.
• City of Schenectady – Due to potential flooding of the Stockade neighborhood it is advised that residents of the flood prone areas of the Stockade evacuate. The Schenectady Fire Department will be on scene to assist residents.
• Niskayuna – Flood prone areas including Niskayuna Isle, Rosendale, Lock 7 Road, and Low-lying areas in the vicinity of the Rexford Bridge (expected cresting between 4pm and 8pm). - Due to potential road closures and flooding in low lying areas of Niskayuna, it is advised that residents in these areas evacuate by 10am Thursday, September 8th.

Schenectady County and the American Red Cross will be establishing an overnight shelter at Schalmont Middle/High School, 2 Sabre Drive, Schenectady, NY 12306, and Schenectady County and the City of Schenectady will be establishing and overnight shelter at the City of Schenectady Public Services Bureau Garage on the corner of Foster Avenue and Seneca Street.

Anyone intending to use a shelter should bring with them items to make their stay safe and comfortable, such as pillows, baby food, diapers, and it is EXREMELY IMPORTANT TO BRING ANY MEDICATIONS NEEDED FOR THE NIGHT. Volunteers will be on-site to provide water, food and assist with any other need.

For additional updates, visit the Schenectady County website at www.schenectadycounty.com or the county Facebook page at www.facebook.com/schenectadycounty