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Dumfries A disaster after flood
By: Barbara Dubuc
Town of Dumfries officals and the American Red Cross say that 15 households and businesses and the town's newly developed Alton J. Mountjoy ball field behind town hall were disastrously affected in Saterday morning flashflood.
The flood is characterized as a "100-year-flood" and happened in "about five minutes," commencing at 4:30am It completely destroyed household goods in some of the homes on N. Main Street and on mine Road. Ironically, the ball field which has been in use, was officially dedicated only hours after the flood.
Mayor Robert McClanahan says he will not be suprised if the total damages reach the million dollar markk. Two of the 15 affected are believed to have flood insurance, town officials say. Other persons interviewed say they were unable to obtain this coverage, and the damage is not covered by homeowners insurance.
Since the flood, the town has requested information from the federal Emergency management Association about the availability of flood insurance. There is a federally-backed program, Board of zoning Appeals administrator Grant Angel says, but it is complicated and apparently not all insurances agent are aware that it exist, a further helping hand, the American Red Cross telephone number in Dumfries is 221-2161.
"We have spent $5,000 of our disaster funds," says Ms. Krauth. "there is a great need for all kinds of flooring and carpete, couches, recliners, televisions, microwaves, VCR's, gas stoves, dryers, home furnaces, appliance repairs and other items which we are not in a position to replace."
Ms. Krauth says she is also trying to locate mennonite groups which come into communities to help.Transcriber
Rachel HughesLanguage
English
