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08/03/2024

Hey everybody this, is Anna. I wanted to take the time to explain why there has been a gap in content.

A few months ago, our entire system experienced a catastrophic security breach. We lost access to everything, only some stuff was accessible.

As we are a small business, we cannot afford to pay for assistance, nor replace our systems. All we can do, is slowly try to fix things as best we can.

I did want to personally thank each and every one of you for your support. Even those on our pages, thank you. Its been a very difficult time, but I was not about to give up.

I can’t promise much, but we will try to be back up and running by summer or so. We want to separate the post again and add more features too.

Thank you again.

Anna

23/10/2023

Watertown police ask for public’s help in finding missing girls https://www.wwnytv.com/2023/10/23/watertown-police-ask-publics-help-finding-missing-girls/

23/10/2023

The Watertown Police Depattment is seeking the assistance of the public in locating two missing juveniles . On 10/19/2023 at between 10:52 pm and 11:41 pm, members of our uniformed patrol division took a report of a missing 14-year-old female and a missing 16-year-old female. Lillian Hunt, who is 14 years old, and Jaelynn Deline, who is 16 years old, were last seen in the area of Burns Ave. in the city of Watertown shortly prior to the time of the report. Lillian was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirts, dark sweatpants, and pulple and white Air Jordan sneakers. She has long blonde hair with red tint. She is 5'06" and 130 lbs. Jaelynn was last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black converse shoes. She is a white female who has black and brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5 '04" and 137 lbs. The missing females were together when they were seen last.

If anyone sees Lillian or Jaelynn or knows their location, please call the Watertown Police Department at (315)782-2233.

Joseph A. Giaquinto
Detective Sergeantl

22/10/2023

Water continues to be pumped back in Watertown’s system https://www.nny360.com/news/fortdrum/water-continues-to-be-pumped-back-in-watertown-s-system/article_38c72935-e3a4-5f87-b6d5-17b91616591f.html

22/10/2023

Samaritan Medical Center continues limited services Monday due to water main break https://www.wwnytv.com/2023/10/22/samaritan-medical-center-continues-limited-services-monday-due-water-main-break/

22/10/2023

Watertown officials hope to lift boil water advisory by midweek https://www.wwnytv.com/2023/10/22/watertown-officials-hope-lift-boil-water-advisory-by-midweek/

22/10/2023

Snow is showing up on the radar, and there may be icing out there. Worth in Jefferson County, Lewis County and the Adirondacks. Temps continue to drop to mid to lower 30s, so be aware of icy conditions, with black ice possible.

22/10/2023

Watertown’s fire hydrants back online, boil water advisory remains in effect https://www.wwnytv.com/2023/10/21/watertowns-fire-hydrants-back-online-boil-water-advisory-remains-effect/

21/10/2023

State of Emergency Declaration

This notice is required by Article 24 of the New York State Executive Law.

Please be advised that the City of Watertown Declared a State of Emergency at 9:30 am October 19, 2023, and will remain in effect until rescinded by a subsequent order unless it otherwise sunsets.

Please see a copy of the State of Emergency Declaration attached.

21/10/2023

From: Chief Timerman

Date: October 21, 2023

Time: 0800 Hours

Re: Tanker and ULD Hose Taskforces Demobilized

Remarks: At about 0600 hours this morning and after consultations between the City of Watertown Water and Fire Departments, it was determined that the water distribution system condition had improved enough to allow Fire Department access to the citys fire hydrants. With this development, the City and Town of Watertown Fire Departments and Jefferson County Emergency Management determined the need for the Tanker Taskforce and Ultra Large Diameter Hose Taskforce had abated. As such, the two taskforces were demobilized at 0700 hours.

Both the city and town fire departments have resumed normal operations. Residents can be assured that water flows to fires in their communities are approaching normal levels. Should the distribution system encounter additional trouble in the near future, the additional staffing and equipment resources can be mobilized in short order.

The City and Town of Watertown Fire Departments would like to thank the dedicated support from the following neighboring fire departments, businesses and emergency service agencies:

City of Watertown Dept. of Public Works Jefferson County Fire & Emergency Management
NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control (OFPC) DHSES - NYS Office of Emergency Services
Brookfield Renewable US Knowlton Brothers
Black River Fire Department Inc. Northpole Fire Company
Lowville Fire Department Inc. Smithville Volunteer Fire Department
Theresa Fire Department lnc Redwood Volunteer Fire Department
Rodman Fire Department West Carthage Fire Department
Rutland Vol. Fire Department Fishers Landing Fire Department
Pamelia Volunteer Fire Department Fort Drum Fire & Emergency Services
Martinsburg Fire Department Edwards Fire and Rescue
Morley Fire Department New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department
Morristown Fire Bureau Lisbon Fire Department
Heuvelton Volunteer Fire Department Inc. Brownville Volunteer Fire Department
Oxbow Volunteer Fire Department New York State Fire Protection Specialists

Lastly, our departments would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the City of Watertown Water Department. Their unwavering commitment to restore service to the community has not gone unnoticed.

Matthew Timerman
Fire Chief
City of Watertown Fire Department

21/10/2023

The City of Watertown fire department is at a call for water leaking in a basement. They are requesting the water department to this call. We do not know if it is related to the water main break and the pressurization of the water lines or not. We also do not know if there have been other issues overnight either. Please keep an eye on your pipes and the street for water; that is more than normal rain.

20/10/2023

Town of Watertown Fire Department and Town of Watertown Ambulance repond to I81 near the rest area southbound, 1 vehicle rollover, subject is out and walking.

20/10/2023

Watertown’s water is back for 45,000 people; boil water order in effect

People and businesses in Watertown and surrounding towns were without water when a pipe burst.

20/10/2023

Watertown: No more bottled water being handed out after 5 p.m. Friday

After 5 p.m. on Friday, Watertown will no longer hand out free bottled water to those affected by the city’s water emergency.

20/10/2023

Who in the City of Watertown, or the general area, received the emergency broadcast for the water emergency yesterday 10-19-23? Not the Rave alert that the city has, which you must sign up for from the city, but the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA).

Did anyone receive a direct phone call from the city of Watertown or the County of Jefferson?

We want to know because some didn’t receive one type of alert but did the other. People living in the city didn’t get the WEA alert but got phone calls. People outside the city received the WEA alert, but not the phone calls.

20/10/2023

AFTERNOON UPDATE TO THE PUBLIC ON WATER EMERGENCY

The City of Watertown would like to share the following updated information with the public concerning the ongoing water emergency:

• Water distribution sites at Watertown High School and Northland Plaza will cease operation at 2:00 PM on Friday.

• Water will continue to be distributed at the Fairgrounds until 5:00 PM on Friday. At that site, bulk potable water will be available (please bring your own container) and one
gallon jugs will be handed out.

• On Saturday and Sunday, the Fairgrounds site will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please note only bulk potable water will be available and you will need to bring your own
containers. This site will be moving to the area just past the Exhibition Hall, to the left.

• Lastly, we remind the public that we remain under a boil water advisory. If you plan to use water, bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute and cool before using. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and preparing food until further notice.

20/10/2023

Hello All—

We have been advised that New Hope Baptist Church, 19983 State Route 3 (just past BOCES) is distributing 275 cases today starting at 4pm until all cases are gone.

One case per family - first come first serve.

20/10/2023

We want to thank Heuvelton , Lisbon, & Morristown Fire for providing mutual aid to Jefferson County with water for residents during there time in need. Without hesitation these departments sent tankers of water & man power to help our neighboring county. https://www.facebook.com/slcoes/posts/pfbid0bVeCvGhhCKJBDbNrWDaiqzAw6GuMPzpMGsef7dWugudkMRA85LJ5hJ2Zg3Ja3yBSl

20/10/2023

I’m thinking of every New Yorker navigating the water main break in Watertown and Jefferson County.

My office won’t let anyone be taken advantage of while they buy water and other supplies during this emergency.

If you’ve seen price gouging, contact us: https://twitter.com/NewYorkStateAG/status/1715380078496944635

20/10/2023

Not everyone is receiving these alerts, we didn’t, this was sent to us.
Public safety Alert

A boil water notice remains in effect for the City of Watertown and surrounding communities that have been impacted by the water main break. Water flow has been restored.
and pressure continues to build.

Residents are Still encouraged to conserve water until further notice.

20/10/2023

Reposting: UPDATE TO THE PUBLIC ON WATER EMERGENCY

The City of Watertown would like to share with the public the following updates on the ongoing water emergency:

● The water main break is fixed and currently holding.

● Water pressure is building, but it will take time to fully restore.

● A boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice. If you plan to use water, bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute and cool before using. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and preparing food until further notice.

● While you can use water, a mandatory conserve water notice remains in effect until further notice. Please continue to refrain from unnecessary water use until further notice.

If you are in need of water, please take note of the following distribution sites:

Watertown Fairgrounds Arena:

● Bottled Water-1 case per vehicle.

● Bulk potable water-please bring your own containers. Limited to containers that can be carried.

● Bulk non-potable water-please bring your own containers.

Watertown High School Parking Lot:

● Bulk potable water-please bring your own containers. Limited to containers that can be carried.

● Bulk non-potable water-please bring your own containers.

Northland Plaza:

● Bulk potable water-please bring your own containers.

● Bulk non-potable water-please bring your own containers.

As this emergency continues, please remember to check on your neighbors and especially, the elderly. The City of Watertown would like to express its thanks to our partners at the local, state and federal levels, including those at Fort Drum for their continued assistance.

20/10/2023

Watertown water main break: Main pipe fixed

Service could be restored by Saturday at the earliest.

20/10/2023

Numerous closings in Watertown due to water main issues

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The City of Watertown is feeling the effect of the water main break with numerous schools and organizations closing. A water main break in the city has caused low wat…

20/10/2023

Water main break already closings for City of Watertown on Friday

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The current water issues in the City of Watertown have already closings for Friday, October 20. The Watertown City School District will be closed for the day for both…

20/10/2023

Officials: Watertown may be without water for days.

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — The City called Watertown is running out of water. The call came in around 3 a.m. on October 13, when a water main in Watertown broke. City residents and businesses w…

20/10/2023

New York, Fort Drum sending thousands of gallons of drinking water to Watertown

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — The City of Watertown is running out of water. Early in the morning on October 19, a major water line broke in Watertown. This pipe connects the City’s water tr…

20/10/2023

Samaritan Locations Impacted by City of Watertown Water Main Break.

For the latest updates from Samaritan Medical Center click here.

20/10/2023

Closures due to Watertown water main break

The following are closed due to the water main break. If you have a closure email us at [email protected] and we will post it here.

20/10/2023

Cause of water outage found.

WATERTOWN — The city knows what happened with a major water main pipe in front of the water treatment plant that also emptied out the city’s two reservoirs.

20/10/2023

Watertown restaurants faced decision to close due to water main break; bottled water sought.

WATERTOWN — With reports of the city’s water supply about to run dry, local restaurants were facing a decision Thursday about whether to remain open or shut down due to