The Sheriff of Oneida County is requesting no unnecessary travel into the Hamlet of Westernville as storm clean-up efforts continue there following a damaging tornado this week.
Sheriff Robert Maciol says curious bystanders and onlookers wanting to get a first hand look at the destruction are getting in the way crews taking care of debris and tree removal. The Sheriff s Office has setup patrol units in Westernville looking to keep unauthorized personal out of the area. Deputies are only allowing local residents, first responders, work crews, and volunteers into affected neighborhoods, Maciol said. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the many residents that have been affected by this violent tornado.
Westernville residents get water, cleaning supplies delivered to their front door
The Red Cross - along with members of FEMA Corps and the Western Volunteer Fire Department - loaded up trucks with bottled water and cleaning supplies and delivered them door to door.
Posted: Jul 9, 2021 10:50 PM
Posted By: Tom Geise
WESTERNVILLE, NY - Now that the initial shock of Thursday’s tornado has started to wear off, the residents of Westernville are slowly starting to pick up the pieces.
And with picking up the pieces a priority for many, it s the little things that may fall by the wayside.
That s where the American Red Cross comes in.