RANSOM TOWNSHIP — During September’s supervisors’ meeting, residents talked about damages to their properties caused by the storm on Sept.r 9.
Solicitor Edmund Scacchitti told them that Ransom Township will adopt a declaration disaster emergency to take remedial steps to clear up the aftermath and avoid bidding requirements. He mentioned that the supervisors and the Newton Ransom Volunteer Fire Company have been dealing with some of the issues.
“Everyone has to certainly maintain a level of patience and understanding so we can do what we can do,” he said. “Some of the problems that we have are going to take a lot longer than a couple of days to resolve.”
The supervisors voted to sign the declaration.
Supervisor Dave Bird said that he will meet with Federal Emergency Management Agency.
“We’ll do what we can for each and everybody as we can,” he said. “And we will have information as soon as we get it.”
Bird said that the information will be posted on the township’s website.
Secretary Pat Myers added that any updates will be posted on the township’s Facebook page. She then advised the residents to document property damages by photos and upload them on an upcoming website. She also told them to find out prices for cleaning their properties.
Scacchitti emphasized the importance of keeping records of damages. He said that the records have to be submitted for reimbursement.
“It’s a taxing responsibility for the township,” he said.
In other business, there will be a fall clean-up at the Ransom Township municipal building and Mount Dewey Community Drive on Friday, Oct. 13, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 14 from 7 a.m. to noon. Items not accepted are tires, closed paint cans, electronics, waste oil or other hazardous liquids.
