CONTACT: Eric Durr 518-786-4581

FOR RELEASE: Thursday, Jun 21, 2007

ON SITE: LTC Rich Goldenberg 518-786-4581

UPDATE 001: Additional Citizen Soldiers from the New York National Guard continue to arrive in Delaware County this morning in support of local emergency response efforts following the flash flood damage along Beaver Kill Creek on June 19. The National Guard now has approximately 50 Soldiers and their heavy engineer equipment on site. The total number of National Guard personnel supporting the emergency response is approximately 75. ____________________________________________________________________________ The New York National Guard has mobilized 23 Soldiers and specialized engineering equipment to help Delaware County crews clean up after a flash flood. A flash flood on the night of June 19/20 along Beaver Kill Creek has closed parts of County Route 7 and County Route 206 in the Town of Colchester. Responding to a directive from the State Emergency Management Office, the New York Army National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command has sent combat engineers from the 204th Engineer Battalion to assist with emergency debris removal and emergency road repair. The task force is equipped with six 20-ton dump trucks, three D-7 bull-dozers, three bucket loaders, two excavator vehicles, two trucks and a rough terrain roller. Nineteen other National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are supporting the operation with logistics, communications, and command and control oversight. A total of 42 National Guard personnel are involved in the response. More equipment may be provided if required.