EMERGENCY
RESPONSE
In case of an emergency call the Wellsville Police Department -
911 They will contact the Department of
Public Works personnel that are needed to address the emergency situation.
Allegany County has 911 service that will link you to the Wellsville Dispatch
center.
Fire--Wellsville Fire Department will respond. If this is a larger
facility then the DPW will likely be contacted to shut off your utilities while
repairs are made.
Floods--The central part of the Village near the Genesee River and along
Dyke Creek is within the 100 year flood plain. As such it is prone to
occasional flooding issues. You should be aware if you are within the
flood plain during heavy storm events. Contact the GIS Coordinator to
determine if you are within or close to the floodplain. You should also
listen to local radio channels for emergency alerts.
FM 103.5,
FM 101.9,
FM 105.3 and
AM 720 often carry
alerts.
Winds-Should winds knock
down trees or knock down electric wires contact the Public Works department at
585-593-1850 or call the police dispatch to report this. The Electric
crews will work to restore power as soon as possible. Trees within the
public right of way will be dealt with as soon as possible. Trees on
private property are not the Village responsibility, but are the landowner's
responsibility.
Life and Major Property Emergencies Call 911 Non-Critical Calls Either to 593-1850
or 593-5600