From: Clark, Timothy (Council) <TClark@dccouncil.us>
Date: Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Subject: Press Release: Councilmember McDuffie's Office Coordinates All Hands On Deck Efforts to Address Impending Flooding in Bloomingdale Community
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PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Corey Griffin
Chief of Staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 20, 2012
Councilmember McDuffie's Office Coordinates All Hands On Deck Effort to Address Impending Flooding in Bloomingdale Community
July 20, 2012 –In an effort to address concerns of possible additional flooding in the Bloomingdale community, Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie has reached out to the Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM), DC Water, Department of Public Works (DPW), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and District's Department of Transportation (DDOT) to coordinate proactive efforts to mitigate flood damage to homes and businesses. The Councilmember has asked for an all hands on deck approach to provide relief for residents who have experienced three flash flooding events in recent weeks.
We appreciate DC Water's response to our request for both short-term and long- term relief for affected residents and will be working closely with the agency to monitor their execution. DPW has also responded to our request for sandbags for residents in the affected area and will be distributing them in the community, between 1-9pm at 2nd and Bryant Street at the Bryant Street Pumping Station. Other resources will also be deployed to manage traffic, clean streets, clear storm drains and to assist with stalled and abandoned vehicles that impede traffic flow or prevent crews from performing clean-up related activities.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised to take every necessary precaution to ensure their safety. Please refrain from traveling through standing and running water in the event of a flash flooding event.
Staff members from Councilmember McDuffie's office will be on site to provide any assistance necessary in advance and during the storm.
For further information, please call the Ward 5 Council point of contact at 202-368-5100.
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Tim Clark
Constituent Services Coordinator
Kenyan McDuffie, Ward 5 Councilmember
(202) 724-8028 (Office)
(202) 724-8076 (Fax)
The John Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC 20004
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