NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WBEN) - Elected officials in Niagara County are requesting emergency flooding assistance after this week's flash flooding devastated parts of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and other parts of Niagara County.
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, and Assebmylamn Mike Norris sent a letter to the state requesting immediate coordination between the state and the municipalities affected.
On July 20, severe rainstorms caused a significant amount of damaged throughout the county.
"The torrential rainstorms that passed through our region earlier this week have had a devastating impact on local infrastructure, residents, and businesses," Ortt said. "While our emergency services and first responders did a magnificent job with initial emergency efforts, there will be larger and longer-lasting infrastructure issues that must be attended to. I am requesting immediate coordination from the State's Office of Emergency Management to assist our local governments, and my office stands at the ready to help in any capacity we can."
View the letter below:






