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Because of the heavy rains, road flooding, and potential for catastrophic failure of two bridges and a small dam across Latimers Brook, the Town of East Lyme issued a mandatory evacuation order this afternoon (March 2) for residents on the East side of Route 161 South of Silver Falls Pond.
At 1625 this evening ARES members in Region 4 were activated at the request of the Emergency Management Director for the Town of East Lyme. The ARC shelter at the East Lyme Senior Center was staffed by Dave W1RED and Nancy N1QKY. The East Lyme EOC operators were Bill W1GTT and Wayne N1CLV. Jim KB1KCA and Ron K1VSC were on standby to cover the shelter for the overnight hours, if needed. Mike KB1HHN staffed the Montville EOC during the evening, with Emil KB1KMW as backup.
At 2005 the Town of East Lyme rescinded the mandatory evacuation order and allowed residents to return to their homes. The ARC-staffed shelter at the East Lyme Senior Center topped out at about 39 evacuees and has now been closed.
Overall the activation ran very smoothly! We were highly praised to the First Selectman by the Emergency Management Director for our quick and professional response. Thanx to all who supported this outstanding effort!!
73, Wayne, N1CLV -- DEC CT ARES Region 4
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