Columbia County Emergency Management Office

08/16/2026

08/14/2026

The Columbia County Office of Emergency Management, along with representatives from the NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Recovery Branch and the federal Small Business Administration (SBA), recently visited a number of homes and businesses in several areas of Columbia County. Most of the sites had self-reported damage resulting from the July 29 record rainfall and flooding.

More than thirty locations were visited over a two-day period. The site inspections will help NYS and federal agencies determine what, if any, funding resources there may be, including low-interest loans for residents and businesses. The inspections are a required step in the process that allows the SBA to make a determination based on applicable federal regulations and law. It is important to note that there is no guarantee of eligibility or access to funding resources.

The inspection team included the following representatives:

- Bill Hilscher (Columbia County OEM)
- Terry Benson (DHSES OEM)
- Justin Worth (DHSES OEM)
- Dan DiChiara (DHSES OEM)
- Hyat Oyer (DHSES Recovery Branch)
- George Badawi (Small Business Administration

08/12/2026

08/10/2026

🌐 Have you visited the Columbia County Sheriff's Office's new website yet?

We've made it easier than ever to find the information and services you need—all in one place.

Here are just a few of the resources available on our website:

🚔 View our arrest blotter
🐾 Search the Animal Abuse Registry
🔫 Find pistol license application information
🚨 Register your home or business alarm system
💙 Learn about our community and public services, including My Daily Call, our no-cost daily check-in program for seniors and others who live alone.

These are just a few of the many resources and services available online. Whether you're looking for information, accessing a service, or learning more about the work we do, our website is designed to help you find what you need.

Take a look, explore what's available, and bookmark it for future reference!

🔗 https://www.columbiacountyny.gov/528/Sheriffs-Office

08/08/2026

UPDATE: State Police are actively searching the Gilboa area in Schoharie County for Thomas David Ryan. If you see him, do NOT approach him. Call 911 immediately.

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08/07/2026

As you may have heard, the bridge that carries State Route 9J over Mill Creek (the area of Swyer Preserve) in Stuyvesant was damaged during the historic rainfall last week.

NYS DOT has notified Town Officials that the road will remain close between County Route 26A and the County line while repairs are made. The State has hired a contractor and expects the closure to be in place for approximately 4 weeks. Below is a detour map that DOT has provided us with.

08/07/2026

Columbia County Residents & Businesses

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 6 at 4:27PM EDT until August 6 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
HEADLINE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 6 at 4:27PM EDT until August 6 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

DESCRIPTION: SVRALY

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Ulster County in east central New York...
Northern Dutchess County in east central New York...
Southwestern Columbia County in east central New York...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 427 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Saugerties,
moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Saugerties, Livingston, Pine Plains, Clermont, Red Hook, Ancram,
Lake Katrine, Saugerties South, Bethel, Veteran, Milan, Germantown,
Taghkanic, Tivoli, Centerville, Pachin Mills, Ancramdale, Kerleys
Corners, Quarryville, and Manorville.

INSTRUCTIONS: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Issued By: NWS Albany NY

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