State Department of Environmental Conservation and federal Environmental Protection Agency officials say 856 property owners in Niagara and Erie counties have granted them access to conduct radiological testing.
As of Saturday, more than 340 properties have received notification indicating no additional radiological investigation is needed at their property. Officials did not say how many total properties have been tested so far. On Friday 22 properties were screened.
Officials continue to say that preliminary data reviews indicate that the vast majority of properties screened will need no further action. Notifications to residents and property owners will be forwarded on a continuing basis as the data is reviewed.
Staff also remain in direct contact with four residential properties offering voluntary temporary relocation, providing updates, discussing next steps, and helping connect them with available support.
Two drop-in sessions for residents to learn more about testing are scheduled for the week ahead, and one the following Monday, all from 4 to 7 p.m.:
• Monday — Western New York Welcome Center, 1999 Alvin Road (Exit 19 off I-190) Grand Island
• Thursday — Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St.
• Aug. 24 — Lewiston Library, 305 South 8th St., Lewiston
Residents who have questions about the ongoing radiological assessments are encouraged to call 518-712-8279, a dedicated phone line for the Niagara and Erie County Radiological Assessment. This phone line will be monitored daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or they can email the team at NECRA@dec.ny.gov. Residents can also visit the dedicated webpage – on.ny.gov/NECRA – and sign up for updates by email.