EMERGENCIES: DIAL 911
Police
Big Flats Police services are provided by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Department and the State Police. In an emergency, ALWAYS DIAL 911 and the appropriate department will be dispatched.
Chemung County Sheriff’s Department
203 William Street
Elmira, New York 14902
(607) 735–8600
http://chemungsheriff.net/
New York State Police Troop E – Zone 4
3250 Watkins Road
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739–8796
https://troopers.ny.gov/
Fire
Big Flats Fire services are provided by several regional volunteer fire departments. In a fire emergency, ALWAYS DIAL 911 and the appropriate fire department will be dispatched.
Big Flats Volunteer Fire Department
505 Maple Street
Big Flats, NY 14814
http://www.bigflatsfd.org/
Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Department
214 Hendy Creek Road
Elmira, NY 14905
Medical Services
Big Flats Family Medicine
455 Maple St
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 562–8901
Big Flats Primary Care
455 Maple St Suite 3
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 562–3600
Guthrie Medical Services -Big Flats
31 Arnot Road
Big Flats, NY 14845
(607) 739–3874
www.guthrie.org
Arnot Health Center – Big Flats
100 John Roemmelt Dr
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 737–1666
www.arnothealth.org
Arnot-Ogden Medical Center – Elmira
600 Roe Avenue
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 737–4100
www.arnothealth.org
WellNow Urgent Care – Big Flats
(formerly Five Star Urgent Care)
830 County route 64
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 846–2030
https://wellnow.com/locations/big-flats/
Guthrie Corning Hospital – Corning
1 Guthrie Drive
Corning, NY 14830
Phone: (607) 937–7200
https://www.guthrie.org/location/guthrie-corning-hospital
More Emergency Information
Poison Control - 1–800–222–1222
http://www.upstate.edu/poison/
Domestic Violence Hotline - (607) 732–1979
Drug Hotline - (607) 737–5603
Chemung County Emergency Management
406 E. Church Street
Elmira NY 14901
(607) 737–2096
Terrorism Protection and Information - 1–800-BE-READY
http://www.ready.gov/
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA Region II
26 Federal Plaza, Suite 1307
New York, NY 10278–0001
(212) 680–3600
www.fema.gov
Flood Mitigation Program
Info on Flood Mitigation
Elections & Poll Information
Voters in the Town of Big Flats vote at the designated polls for the district in which they reside. There are 3 polling locations:
Big Flats Community Center
476 Maple Street
Big Flats, NY 14814
Districts: 1,2,5,6,7–6
American Baptist
Community Church
180 Hibbard Road
Horseheads, NY 14845
District: 3
Maranatha Bible Chapel
774 Sing Sing Road
Horseheads, NY 14845
Districts: 4, 4–5
If you are unsure which District you live in or the location of the polls, use the Election Districts Map.
The Town of Big Flats is looking for people interested in working as an Election Inspector for Town of Big Flats election sites. If you are interested in obtaining more information about becoming an inspector, please contact the
Chemung County Board of Elections at (607) 737–5475 or the Town Clerk’s Office at (607) 562–8443 x201. All Election Inspectors are provided with compensation for training and days they work.
Zip Codes and Post Offices
The Town of Big Flats is serviced by six different Post Offices in surrounding towns with six different zip codes, causing great confusion to local businesses and residents who have a postal address for Elmira, Horseheads, or Corning, but are physically located in Big Flats. Residents and Businesses in Big Flats should confirm their postal address with the US Postal Service to prevent mail from being delayed.
Big Flats Main Office
471 Maple Street
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 562–3159
Zip Codes: 14814
Lobby closed 1–2pm on weekdays
Horseheads Post Office
624 Tuttle Avenue
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739–0371
Zip Codes: 14845
Corning Southside Office
129 Walnut Street
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962–6223
Zip Codes: 14830
Elmira Heights Branch Office
209 E 14th Street
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733–7502
Zip Codes: 14903
West Elmira Office
103 Hoffman Street
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 734–8736
Zip Codes: 14905
Pine City Main Office
1565 Pennsylvania Avenue
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 734–2558
Zip Codes: 14871
For current information and services, check
www.usps.com