With heavy rain expected, Ontario County makes sandbags available to Canandaigua residents
Mike MurphyCANANDAIGUA — In response to anticipated rainfall Wednesday, July 10, Ontario County is making sandbags available for city of Canandaigua residents to pick up.
Starting July 9, sandbags will be available for pickup at the Ontario County Safety Training Facility, 2914 County Road 48, Canandaigua. Motorists are asked to drive to the back of the access road and the sandbags will be adjacent to the fire training burn building.
Residents can pick up sandbags 24/7 as the gate will remain open through July 12.
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl are expected to reach Western New York by Wednesday morning, with Rochester expecting 2 to 4 inches of rain, based on the current AccuWeather forecast of the storm’s path and rainfall totals.
Residents are asked to first call 585-396-4310, if during normal business hours, to ensure there is enough supply for everyone.
In thanking Ontario County for providing the sandbags, Canandaigua City Manager John Goodwin said this is a proactive measure and not intended to cause alarm.
Updates will also be posted at www.canandaiguanewyork.gov and on the city of Canandaigua Facebook page.
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Food Truck Night in Canandaigua canceled
Because of the weather forecast, the Food Truck Night event at Outhouse Park in the town of Canandaigua scheduled for July 10 is canceled.
Activities scheduled for July 17 are still in place.
Still time for Canandaigua residents to bring in storm-related debris
Town of Canandaigua residents whose properties sustained damage in the storm event of June 30 may bring in their brush and yard debris such as branches, brush, leaves and the like to the highway facility, 5440 state Routes 5 and 20 West, until 4 p.m. July 9.
Residents also can bring residential brush and yard debris from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 10.
Only residential brush and yard debris will be accepted. Be prepared to show the 2024 yellow transfer station hang tag upon arriving.
No household garbage, recycling, food waste, electronics or other items will be accepted. To dispose of any of these other items, please follow the normal operating schedule.
For more information, contact the town's highway department at highway@townofcanandaigua.org or 585-394-3300.
Includes reporting by Steve Howe, who covers weather, climate and lake issues for the Democrat and Chronicle.