FLOODING UPDATES – August 9/10, 2024
FLOODING UPDATE – 1 p.m. August 10, 2024
Flood Warning – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has issued a flood warning today. Anyone residing along the river should be on alert for rising water levels and evacuate if necessary. Please adhere to evacuation orders for your safety. The St. Regis River in Hogansburg and the Helena Road area are of high concern and Helena Road residents are advised to evacuate.
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Updates:
Boaters: Beware of debris in our rivers as the storm has caused many items to break from docks and are floating beneath the surface. Docks have also become loose and are floating down the rivers. Drive boats slowly and be on alert for any items adrift that can cause damage to your boat or create a risk of injury.
Chapman Road was temporarily closed but water is receding in that area. There is still a great amount of flooded areas and standing water throughout Akwesasne. Please drive with caution.
All roads in the northern portion are currently open.
AMPS has been receiving many calls for basement flooding. Thank you to all the volunteers assisting others and the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department for their community assistance.
If you have an emergency on the northern portion please call Central Dispatch at 613-575-2000. If you have an emergency on the southern portion please call 518-358-9200.
FLOODING UPDATE – 12 a.m. – August 10, 2024
Route 37 on the southern portion of the territory has now fully reopened. However, please drive with caution as areas are still flooded alongside roadways.
If you live along the St. Regis River, please keep an eye on the river level in case of any further flooding, especially in the high risk flood areas. Avoid the river for your safety.
Snye Road to Border Road is no longer flooded over; there is water only in the southbound lane. Please drive with extreme caution if you must use this road.
FLOODING UPDATE – 10:30 p.m. – August 9, 2024
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) and our Emergency Operations staff have been addressing flooding situations in the northern portion of Akwesasne throughout the evening. At this time, AMPS is advising the community of the following updates and advisories for areas of Tsi Snaihne:
-All roads in the Tsi Snaihne district are accessible with the exception of Birch Road.
-Birch Rd was fully submerged, but has since receded, but is still fully covered with the middle being deep. Therefore, this road is closed. Travellers, please observe the road closure cones and avoid this road.
-Use caution on Snye Road at the intersection with River Road.
-The southern side of Border Road is partially covered, with cones at the intersection with Snye Road. Use caution.
-The Sunday horseshoe was fully submerged but is now accessible.
A portion of Route 37 on the southern portion of the territory remains closed at this time, but may reopen soon as water recedes.
If you have an emergency, please contact Central Dispatch at 613-575-2000.
FLOODING UPDATE – 7:30 p.m. – August 9, 2024
Due to severe flooding, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has closed a portion of Rt. 37 from Rt 37 C to the east end of the territory.
St. Lawrence County has issued a travel ban for the county, which includes Massena to Rooseveltown.
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Emergency Operations Centre is preparing sandbags for flooding.
If you encounter an emergency within the MCA jurisdiction, please contact Central Dispatch at 613-575-2000. For emergencies on the southern portion (U.S. side) contact SRMT Tribal Police at 518-358-9200.