Champlain New York sits on the US-Canada border at the Champlain-Lacolle crossing on Interstate 87 — the primary highway crossing point between Montreal and New York City. Clinton County experiences severe winter weather with heavy lake-effect snow from Lake Champlain. The Richelieu River watershed creates flooding risk. The border crossing processes significant commercial truck traffic, and disruptions to this crossing affect supply chains throughout the northeastern US and Quebec.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Border Security / Winter Storm / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2011 Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 518-298-8171 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 125 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Clinton County NY
New York · Flash Flooding / Winter Storm
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5/10
Low Risk