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COUNTY Facts & Maps

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Sullivan County is located in the southern portion of New York State, nearly halfway between Binghamton and New York City. It is separated from Pennsylvania by the Delaware River. The county is nestled firmly within the southern portion of the Catskill Mountains with its northeastern corner within the boundaries of the Catskill Park. The highest point in the county is a 3,118-foot peak unofficially known as Beech Mountain in the Town of Rockland. The lowest point, at approximately 475 feet, is along the Delaware River in the Town of Lumberland. The county has a total area of nearly 1,000 square miles. The county seat is Monticello.

The county’s name is in honor of Major General John Sullivan, who was a hero in the American Revolutionary War. When New York State established its first twelve counties in 1683, the present Sullivan County was part of Ulster County. In 1809, Sullivan County was split from Ulster County.

According to the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau, the county’s population was approximately 74,000. 27,661 households and 18,311 families resided in the county. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.05. The median income for a household in the county was $36,998, and the median income for a family was $43,458. The per capita income for the county was $18,892.

Sullivan County has always been a popular tourist destination, with fishing, hiking, hunting, canoeing and other outdoor activities being among the major draws. However, its two most notable legacies to American pop culture are the resort complexes of the Borscht Belt (with golf courses, social events, and celebrated entertainers) and the 1969 Woodstock Festival when half a million people gathered in Sullivan County’s Town of Bethel at Yasgur’s Farm to hear one of the most memorable rock concerts ever held.

Modified from Wikipedia.org

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FLOODING Assistance

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Flood Fact Sheets ….. for Families & Individuals
(PDF file)

Flood Fact Sheets ….. for Agriculture
(PDF file)

Flooded Wells
(PDF file)

Flood Damaged Crops

Cornell & New York Farm Bureau links:
&rarr Latest flood relief efforts.
&rarr Feed & Forage Fund. A program to assist farmers affected by flooding.
&rarr Current Forage Exchange listings at the CCE Forage Exchange.
&rarr Donate to the Feed & Forage Fund.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) has updated information on flood damage assessment & much more.

Flood-affected businesses, municipalities and low-income homeowners should contact their local USDA Rural Development office.

Dealing with mold.

Salvage & recovery information from the NY State Office for Cultural Education

Flood Health & Safety

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides information on sanitation, food and water.

Talking with kids about floods ….. some tips for parents

FEMA for Kids ….. a website just for kids!