HEADLINE: Fatality confirmed in Canastota following severe storms in New York; Update on the situation

CANASTOTA, N.Y. — The recent severe weather in Canastota, New York, resulted in the tragic death of 82-year-old Robert Popple, who was swept away while checking on his car outside, according to Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement during a press briefing. Village Mayor Roseanne Warner expressed condolences to Popple’s family and residents affected by the incident.

In further updates, it was reported that the deceased individual, the only casualty of the severe weather event in Canastota, was outside their home at the time of the incident. Rescuers are actively evacuating residents and assessing the safety of structures in the area, with power outages and downed trees adding to the destruction.

Local authorities are conducting search and rescue efforts, with a focus on ensuring the safety of residents and verifying the stability of buildings. Water services may also be temporarily disrupted during these assessments. The situation is still unfolding, and additional details will be provided as they become available.