Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today released shocking footage of the devastation caused by the rising water levels of Lake Ontario, which runs along the northern part of his Assembly District. Hawley has repeatedly called for financial and humanitarian aid to be dispersed from the federal government to help the numerous residents and businesses who have been displaced due to the widespread flooding caused by rising water levels.

“As shown by this firsthand footage, the situation near the Lake Ontario shoreline has escalated and is far from stable,” Hawley said. “Residents and businesses are dealing with these dire conditions and many have had to evacuate as their homes have been swallowed by the flooding. I am once again calling on Gov. Cuomo to issue a state of emergency to provide resources and relief to the municipalities, residents and businesses struggling following this disaster.”