Environmental Emergency Services

Environmental Emergency Services EES provides resources and information to municipalities regarding weather and flooding, environment

EES is a non-profit organization with membership from Government and Community members from Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties, that has been in existence for better than 30 years. EES provides information to municipalities regarding weather and flooding through our Flood Warning Service. We have a system of gauges and weather stations that will give accurate readings of rainfall and stream/ri

ver heights, and from these we can better estimate when and where flooding may occur. When there is an incident involving Hazardous Materials, we have a dedicated group of professionals with chemistry backgrounds called the Chemical Hazard Information Team (CHIT) that will assist fire departments with response information. CHIT helps to identify the hazards associated with chemicals- i.e. if a chemical will react if exposed to water, or what will occur when 2 or more chemicals mix. Our Public Information and Education Committee makes presentations to community organizations and school aged children, both in and out of school, to help them understand how flooding can occur and what we can do to help prevent flooding, or reduce the damage floods can create. We also keep up on weather and environmental issues and are a voice for our counties and residents with both the State and Federal governments on issues such as removing river gauges, storm water regulations, and the certifying of levees issue. We also assist municipalities which participate in the Community Rating System (CRS) to lower their National Flood Insurance Rates for their residents.

04/08/2026

If you suffered damage from last week's rain, please consider registering in the DHSES self reporting tool.

There is a threat of severe weather Monday, March 16th. Stay weather aware.
03/15/2026

There is a threat of severe weather Monday, March 16th. Stay weather aware.

03/07/2026

A line of showers and thunderstorms is approaching the area. There remains a low chance for isolated severe storms with strong wind gusts will be possible. Areas in CNY west of I-81 where temperatures are warmer and the environment has become more unstable have the best chance for seeing stronger storms.

As we head into the winter season, check out this video on snow squalls posted by NOAA
11/24/2025

As we head into the winter season, check out this video on snow squalls posted by NOAA

Conditions deteriorate rapidly. Soon, there is no safe place. It can all change in seconds. Snow squalls can be deadly on highways. Delay travel or safely ex...

See this important article on where in Steuben County residents can dispose of batteries and pool chemicals that could c...
08/15/2025

See this important article on where in Steuben County residents can dispose of batteries and pool chemicals that could cause a fire hazard.

Batteries are accepted at multiple waste collection points in Steuben County.

06/09/2025
Just a reminder on the horrible Spotted Lanternfly. Now is the time for the newly hatched to appear- look at the picture...
06/06/2025

Just a reminder on the horrible Spotted Lanternfly. Now is the time for the newly hatched to appear- look at the picture and kill it when you see it!

Please plan to attend! There is a registration page at https://ccresilienceplan.eventbrite.com/
06/06/2025

Please plan to attend! There is a registration page at https://ccresilienceplan.eventbrite.com/

Chemung County Planning is hosting a Community Resilience Engagement Event for the development of The Chemung County Community Resilience Plan!

Attend the event to learn more about local risks/hazards, share concerns and ideas, and help prioritize mitigation actions.

Event Details:
Date: 11th June
Time: 5 to 7pm
Location: The Park Church (208 W Gray St, Elmira, NY 14901, USA)

Earth Day’s 2025 theme is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, calling for everyone to unite around renewable energy.Here is the link ...
04/22/2025

Earth Day’s 2025 theme is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, calling for everyone to unite around renewable energy.

Here is the link for the official Earthday.Org website:
https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2025/

Looking for more info about taking action ideas? The Nature Conservancy website also has great information and ideas!
https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/earth-day/?fa=opentothepublic,limitedaccess,closedtothepublic

Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.

Please take a moment to watch the news story on Chemung County's Design Connect project for South Main Street in Elmira,...
04/03/2025

Please take a moment to watch the news story on Chemung County's Design Connect project for South Main Street in Elmira, and make sure you complete the survey! We need everyone's input, whether you live or work in Elmira or visit the area.

The Chemung County Planning Department announced on Monday, March 24th that it has teamed up with Design Connect students from Cornell University to create a complete street plan for the South Main St

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