THE CITY WILMINGTON RESPONDS TO HURRICANE IDA FLOODING
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he remnants of Hurricane Ida caused extensive damage and historic flooding across the City early last month. Some 200 people were rescued by the Wilm. Fire Dept. and partner agencies in the immediate aftermath of the storm, and Dept. of Public Works personnel cleared mud, muck, and more than 125 tons of trash and debris from City streets in the days that followed. An estimated 275 property owners — commercial and residential — in certain areas of the City have been affected. No deaths or traumatic injuries were reported. “Obviously this terrible storm caused extensive flooding damage throughout the City,” said Mayor Purzycki, who declared a State of Emergency on Sept. 3. “The Brandywine River rose to levels not seen in a hundred years, and our first responders did a marvelous job of ensuring that everybody was safe and protected. Our Police, Fire, and Emergency Management personnel, working alongside County and State partners and with teams from Public Works, Licenses and Inspections, and Parks and Recreation, all responded heroically to assist those in need, and we owe them all a debt of gratitude. The same is true of the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Delmarva, DEVOAD, the WRK Group, Team Rubicon, and neighbors who rolled up their sleeves to help other neighbors.” As the City continues to recover, Mayor Purzycki and Emergency Management Director Willie Patrick remind homeowners affected by the floods to call 3-1-1 for help in getting funding with things like: • Plumbing/mechanical work for the restoration of gas service • Electrical inspections • Damage to HVAC systems, hot water heaters, and electrical panels
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