Some residents throughout the Mohawk Valley are still faced with the impact left from the Halloween storm, but as cleanup efforts continue residents are finding they are not alone.
On Saturday, a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) was held in Dolgeville — a community heavily impacted by flooding from the East Canada Creek.
"It's really hard to know, if you've never been impacted by something like this, what your next steps are. And so, information is power even if you don't think you need the resources here today, there might be something that you don't think of,” said Mallory Brown, executive director for the American Red Cross.
Homes damaged by flooding could be susceptible to mold and other health risks.
"Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, mold, and these can cause diseases," said Amber Holbert, coo of BlueLine Disaster Solutions, Inc.
Herkimer County Public Health officials say mold is widespread throughout many communities in the flood’s aftermath. Holbert advises homeowners who think they may have mold to contact a professional to conduct testing.
In wake of the devastation throughout the Mohawk Valley, FEMA will be in Oneida and Herkimer County Monday thru Friday to conduct damage assessments. Some flood victims, as well as local leaders, have advocated for FEMA buyouts in areas that have dealt with several flood events.