Parts of New York are still digging out from the massive snow event that dropped feet of snow in some areas. The heavy accumulation has caused significant damage, including the collapse of the International Wire manufacturing building in Williamstown.

The sheer weight of the snow was just too much for the building, causing the structure to collapse. It is just one of 26 confirmed collapses in Oswego County, according to the county office of emergency management.

Officials fear the number of building collapses could rise as snow sits and crews continue their assessments.

The Oswego County-wide state of emergency declared by the legislature remains in effect, along with a travel advisory issued by Sheriff Don Hilton. This doesn’t mean travel is completely restricted.

Officials urge residents to use extreme caution, as snowbanks are massive and create blind spots. They ask for residents to stay updated through county offices.

The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control has deployed a specialized team, New York Task Force 2, to assist in structural collapse rescues. That team, working alongside the Oswego County Fire Coordinator’s Office and local fire departments, rescued a man trapped in a collapsed private structure in Volney.

Other roof collapses in the region include a barn at Insight Dairy LLC and the Barneveld Fire Department's firehouse.

Officials are reminding residents that, if they suspect their home is at risk of collapsing, they should call 911 immediately. And for those struggling with the heavy snow, Oswego County has compiled a list on its website of snow removal services, including companies that may offer roof clearing.