Chincoteague and Assateague are still there, even if a little battered. This is the latest from Chincoteague's Office of Emergency Management:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 30, 2012 0600
The effects of Hurricane Sandy have caused numerous trees to lean or completely fall. These trees are blocking some roads. Power lines are also across many roads. Please do not get near any downed power lines.
Crews are conducting damage assessments at this time as well as clearing trees from public roads and repairing power lines.
The Town is asking that residents remain off the road until further notice so that we can more quickly open roads and make them safe. Also, please conserve water while we are making repairs.
We also ask, that anyone with damage to their homes, contact 757-336-6519 to report the damage so that we can submit accurate data to FEMA. Also, report any trees blocking roads. The Town will notify you when it is safe to drive on local roads by Reverse 911, www.chincoteague-va.gov and facebook.
Please be patient as this has been an extreme event. Your cooperation is sincerely appreciated.
The effects of Hurricane Sandy have caused numerous trees to lean or completely fall. These trees are blocking some roads. Power lines are also across many roads. Please do not get near any downed power lines.
Crews are conducting damage assessments at this time as well as clearing trees from public roads and repairing power lines.
The Town is asking that residents remain off the road until further notice so that we can more quickly open roads and make them safe. Also, please conserve water while we are making repairs.
We also ask, that anyone with damage to their homes, contact 757-336-6519 to report the damage so that we can submit accurate data to FEMA. Also, report any trees blocking roads. The Town will notify you when it is safe to drive on local roads by Reverse 911, www.chincoteague-va.gov and facebook.
Please be patient as this has been an extreme event. Your cooperation is sincerely appreciated.
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Aleda and Barry have survived the night. Waters are receding. Roads are covered with wrack and poles and loose boards, all of which seem to have nails in them. Emergency folks are having a devil of a time getting around due to flat tires from the storm debris. My cousin's mobile home at the southern end of the island survived - most of the deck is still attached to the home, and the flood waters did not get high enough to enter their dwelling. Barry, as a member of the Red Cross team, is out helping folks across the island. There is a great deal of damage in low-lying areas. Aleda and Barry were surprised to find that their boat and trailer had been moved all the way across the parking lot by the water action; but they saw no apparent damage. The island is without power.
The following are two photos from Chincoteague that were taken yesterday afternoon:
Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague
I think this is on Ridge Road, but it might be on Willow...
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