Greensburg, West Newton in recovery mode after heavy rainfall, flooding
From West Newton to Greensburg, officials took stock of flood damage and worked to get people back into their homes and businesses.
Among the hardest-hit areas were those along the
WEST NEWTON/SUTERSVILLE
West Newton Mayor
"What that's saying is ... you believe you have enough damage in your community that it's going to overwhelm your resources," Popovich said. "It just sort of sends a message that we're overwhelmed right now and we're limited in the resources we have."
Popovich said the borough's immediate response was bolstered by "multiple assisting agencies," but the long-term response may prove to be more challenging.
Flood waters were highest on Water and Rio Vista streets and lower
Popovich said the borough also has learned of water-damaged homes on South Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth streets.
"In our one square mile, anywhere where that river was in easy access, water got into the houses by flooding or by backing up the sewer," she said.
Some 30 residents of
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Popovich also is posting regular updates to her Facebook page .
In Sutersville, the water has receded, but about 100 residents had their homes or businesses flooded, ranging from 2 to 8 feet high. About 30 to 40 structures were affected, assistant fire Chief
"We're in recovery operations right now," Manley said.
Some residents along
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Rainfall in the West Newton area totalled 6.29 inches from Saturday through Monday morning, the weather service said.
GREENSBURG
Flooding canceled numerous hockey practices and games at
Jack's Run overflowed its banks Sunday night and flooded the soccer fields at Lynch Field,
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Authorities closed
As several water pumps droned in the background attempting to drain water from the soccer fields, Ivory explained that the flooding caused the cancellation of hockey practices and games.
"But we're hoping to have it open again for the hockey by
Ivory said she has not had time to compile a complete list of damages, but it will include carpet in a conference room and damage to some computers.
"The water was literally coming through the walls. It was up to 3 inches in the lobby," she said.
Seven recreation department workers plus Ivory were busy cleaning up the mess throughout the arena again Tuesday morning. She said a private sanitizing crew is expected later Tuesday.
"Some of the rink ice around some of the boards was also damaged, but our crews were also patching that up. Everyone's been working really hard to get us back open Wednesday," Ivory said.
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