Demolition underway in FEMA buyout project

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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Demolition started Monday in Binghamton as part of the FEMA buyout project.

It's all part of the cleanup effort after the 2011 flooding. Eighteen homes on the city's south side are the first to be demolished.

According to Mayor Rich David, the FEMA project is the last major financial step for homeowners. He hopes the demolition will provide closure.

"These were residents of the city for Binghamton, these were members of our community who were devastated by the 2011 flood, they lost they're belongings, and their possessions and now they're home. This is the end of a very long process," said David.

All-Around Excavating of Johnson City will continue the demolition over the next month. Once the homes are cleared, the city will look into future use for the properties.

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Demolition underway in FEMA buyout project