Friday, February 12, 2016
Indian River Provides Tour of Oak Orchard Areas of Flooding
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Sen. Tom Carper toured the community in the IRVFC pumper. (Photo by: Steven Billups) Views: 36 
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US Senator Carper, Leolga Wright, Patrick Miller, DE Senator Pettyjohn Views: 179 
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On the banks of the Indian River Bay, IRVFC President Patrick Miller talks with Sen. Tom Carper about the rescues and the most vulnerable streets in Oak Orchard. (Photo by: Steven Billups) Views: 38 
While touring the most flood-affected areas of Oak Orchard, Sen. Tom Carper points out the high-water line from the most recent flooding. (Photo by: Steven Billups) Views: 38 
Sen. Tom Carper talks with resident Robin Snow, who lives on River View Avenue, one of the first streets to be flooded by most storms. (Photo by: Steven Billups) Views: 35 |
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February, 12 2016 Indian River Provides Tour of Oak Orchard Areas of FloodingOn Friday, February 12th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company provided a tour the flood prone areas of Oak Orchard for the Honorables Thomas R. Carper, United States Senator, and Brian Pettyjohn, Delaware State Senator as well as members of their staff. The Senators had an exclusive opportunity to tour Oak Orchard areas such as Mercer Avenue, Riverview Ave, Oak Orchard Road, Delaware Avenue, Pearl Street, and River Road. The tour included numerous opportunities to walk the see the impacted areas. http://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/18585 http://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/10426 http://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/10421 Additional information regarding Senator Carper's visit can be located at: http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/carper-tours-oak-orchard-to-honor-irvfc-rescuers/1482966 Sen.Tom Carper visited Oak Orchard Feb. 12 to thank the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company members who rescued people from their flooded homes last month, and tour the areas effected by continuous flooding and most recently by the January nor'easter.
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