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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1996
Page
4
Residents endure power outages and flooded roads after Fran. Schools closed early, 3,000 customers lose power, and four teens needed rescue from Carroll Creek. Emergency crews monitor rising waters, with shelters considered and roads reopened as crews clear trees and assess damage.
Frank Wilmington Mayor Don Betz reported a quarter of city houses damaged and public buildings with at least 5 million dollars in losses. Private property losses insured around 625 million. Over a million customers lost power across the Carolinas and Virginia as 6 to 11 inches of rain caused floods and mudslides. National and Coast Guard helicopters rescued residents. 15 to 20 families saved from creeks near Danville. The Dan River level was set to crest above flood stage, surpassing the 1972 Agnes peak.
Fiscal Services outlined several funding variants at Friday's work session to raise per pupil spending in county public schools. Depending on the option, MSD could gain 0.7 to 2 million dollars more than the 1997 total of 142 million. A public hearing in Annapolis is set for September 19 at 10 am, with a decision aimed by October 7.
Orchard Grove will hire teachers from 22 of Frederick County's 27 elementary schools to staff the new school. The facility features a bright media center and art rooms, 75 Macintosh and 17 IBM computers, 30 term al labs, and universal classroom computers with connected networks and Internet access. The opening was delayed by winter weather and an August electrical incident, but officials expect to open shortly after the county’s start date with strong security and supervision on campus.
Morning winds reached about 20 mph and surged to 33 mph by 2 30 pm as rain-affected conditions sparked a new sinkhole on Falcon Lane near East Patrick Street. City officials report no traffic disruption or life threat and will survey property ownership next Monday. Flooding along Georges Creek in Allegany County and multiple near tornado sightings in nearby counties were reported with no confirmed touchdowns. A water emergency was issued in Montgomery and Prince George counties due to a power outage at the Potomac Filtration Plant.
Sixty eight members of Montgomery County's Urban Search and Rescue Team prepared for deployment to hurricane torn areas near Rocky Mount North Carolina as heavy rains from Tropical Storm Fran flooded streets. Terror to the west prompted tornado warnings for Rockville and Davistown while a Chevy Chase area reported a possible touchdown. Fire department cited downed wires and typical storm day conditions with no lightning strikes. A child was recovered from Little Falls Creek after a fall near Dorset and Little Falls Parkway. PEPCO reported about 45 000 outages region wide including 26 000 in Montgomery County with full restoration not expected until Saturday. Schools stayed open though activities and games were canceled and varsity football games were moved. Rescue team units were redirected en route to Raleigh and halted near Gold Rock due to storm severity farther south.
Frederick County Environmental Health warns homeowners with submerged wells to boil water for five minutes before drinking or cooking. Use another water source for baths. Wells may harbor disease organisms. disinfect and chlorinate promptly, then test by health department or state-certified firm. Call 694-1705 for guidance.
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