Photo by Alan Light
Residents in the western part of New York continued to experience turbulent weather as winds flew through towns as fast as 60 mph and Lake Erie threatened to flood nearby neighborhoods. Severe weather warnings were issued to warn residents of the dangerous weather conditions.
Wind Damage
Minimal flooding was reported in some areas of the state, but winds took a toll on area trees. Fortunately, the warmer weather conditions prevented the production of stronger winds.
Areas around the lakeshore witnessed the 12-16 foot waves that pounded onto piers, docks, and parts of the land. However, this episode caused surprisingly minimal damage. Many trees-big, tall trees-were uprooted and streets were filled with debris, thus creating a new project for clean-up crews. Several homes were damaged when trees fell on them. Residents are now in the process of restoring their homes from the damage, including water damage from the rain that day. The power also went out for thousands of area residents.
Some businesses– like former Wonder Bread factory–had superficial damages to their buildings, including buildings belonging to Erie County.
Residents in Western New York learned that severe weather can occur in a moment’s notice. Would you be prepared if your home was suddenly damaged, and you and your family had to evacuate? Plan on not having any regrets in terms of your home and business; create an emergency disaster plan.
