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Sen. Ritchie collecting items in Ogdensburg for downstate victims of Hurricane Irene

Posted 9/9/11

State Sen. Patty Ritchie has started a collection drive for victims of Hurricane Irene flooding that has devastated farms and entire communities in the Schoharie valley of New York. “Several …

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Sen. Ritchie collecting items in Ogdensburg for downstate victims of Hurricane Irene

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State Sen. Patty Ritchie has started a collection drive for victims of Hurricane Irene flooding that has devastated farms and entire communities in the Schoharie valley of New York.

“Several villages and rural communities in the Schoharie valley have been almost totally obliterated by the record floods that occurred in the wake of Hurricane Irene, and the situation is getting worse for many families as the rains continue, and more evacuation orders are issued,” said Ritchie, who toured the devastated region earlier this week.

“Homes and farms have literally washed away, and the rebuilding, when it comes, will take many months. These communities will rebuild and recover, but families need our help now.”

Most urgently needed items include diapers, non-perishable food, formula, jar baby food, baby wipes, adult wipes, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, new underwear, new socks, over-the-counter medications, and bottled water.

Ritchie will deliver the donated items next week to her colleague, Sen. James Seward, who is coordinating the effort with local relief agencies in the flooded region.

In St. Lawrence County, contributions may be dropped off at Senator Ritchie’s office in Ogdensburg City Hall, 330 Ford St.

Ritchie has also created a webform to send a message of concern to flooding victims, and has posted photos of the flood, on her website, www.ritchie.nysenate.gov