Dunbar continues clean-up efforts after flood
By Karl Polacek, The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pa. | |
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Nedrow said a number of organizations, including the
One of those homes is that of
"We just got a new washer and dryer. They were 13 months old," she said. "I'm devastated."
Kenny said not only did flood victims have to deal with damage from the waters, there were problems on the night after the flooding. Kenney said there were people riding around, rummaging through items the flood victims had brought out of their basements to dry out and salvage.
Nedrow confirmed there were some problems on that first night, but that has ended.
Now, residents and volunteers have been working to get the water and mud out of their homes and businesses and eliminate the growth of mold.
Nedrow said the turnout of volunteers "has been phenomenal" with retail stores, restaurants and other businesses offering help and people volunteering their physical labor.
"And neighbors have been helping each other," she added.
She was sitting in the borough police station on Wednesday, where tables have been set up to provide food for borough residents who have had no chance to cook for themselves and for volunteers.
Nedrow said she was afraid to provide a list of those who have donated for fear she might leave someone out. But she listed church groups, such as the Connellsville Area Community Ministries and even the Dunbar Borough PTO organization, which purchased tools that were loaned out to those who needed them. Neighboring communities, including
Nedrow said more help from a church group from out of town was expected over the weekend to help older residents clean up.
The
Nedrow praised local legislators, who have called to see what help they might be able to provide.
One family with a special need was
She said following last year's floooding, she took out a
"I can't afford to take out another loan," she said.
The family was one of two or three that was offered the chance to move to a motel during the cleanup. But
Fissella has been a volunteer fireman for years and is also an officer with the
Many residents praised
Rendu was providing fans and dehumidifiers for those who need them.
Anyone wishing to drop off supplies can leave them at the police garage in
Wednesday, meteorologist
Nedrow said the showers were actually welcome because they helped hold the dust down.
"They (the showers) make our hearts beat a little faster," said Gordon. "But
Gordon said he felt the cause of the flood was the amount of rain that fell in the mountains upstream, coupled with the fact the ground was already saturated.
"I've been overwhelmed with the love and concern from our community and from neighboring communities," said Gordon. "It has totally restored my faith in humanity."
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