DOT is establishing a Task Force with DOCS, DEC and the Thruway Authority to prioritize and coordinate debris removal. A main office command center has been established by the Transportation Maintenance Division providing 24 hour coverage to coordinate logistics and deployment of additional resources from around the state to supplement local resources. The Transportation Maintenance Division is providing 24 hour assistance at the Statewide Emergency Operations Center in addition to the Department's Emergency Management staff presence. DOCS has designated a deputy superintendent to each County EMO to coordinate DOCS work crews. DOCS is awaiting inmate work crew projections.
DOCS continues to assist the affected counties as needed.
The counties in Region 5 impacted include Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. DEC have deployed between 140 DEC staff each day since January 8. DEC have been coordinating with SEMO, the four county disaster centers and town government officials in order to address their highest priorities. The Forked Lake Dam adjacent to the state campsite breached sometime between Jan 11 and 12. Staff headed to the dam to monitor and inspect the dam this morning.