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CWS/ERP Situation Report: Fall Storms 2006

October 13, 2006

Flooding during the past week has occurred in Virginia and Ohio and follows earlier flooding in September that affected several counties in Indiana.

The flooding in Virginia affected homes and businesses in Franklin, Va., where the Blackwater River overflowed its banks Tuesday (Oct. 10); some 65 businesses and 15 homes sustained damage, according to Disaster News Network (DNN).

The flooding in Ohio occurred Oct. 5 following severe storms that affected areas of central and southern Ohio, forcing residents of Ross and Pike counties to evacuate their homes. Some 60-70 homes were flooded and roads damaged in an area near Lake White.

The September flooding in Indiana prompted a federal declaration in Lake and Vanderburgh counties.

RESPONSE:

OHIO - CWS Disaster Response and Recovery Liaison (DRRL) Lesli Remaly-Netter, who has been monitoring the situation in Ohio, reports that Lutheran Social Services has called a meeting next week with church representatives to discuss a possible faith-based response; she has been in contact with VOAD representatives in Ohio, as well as United Methodist, United Church of Christ, Lutheran and Adventist representatives.

VIRGINIA - CWS On-Call DRRL Dan Grimes is assessing and collecting data relative to impact and community needs for both CWS and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Information on a CWS response will be forthcoming.

INDIANA - DRRL Lura Cayton is in contact with faith and community response partners in Indiana. Immediate DRRL deployment is not anticipated until assessment of community needs is complete.

Media Contact:
Lesley Crosson, CWS/New York, 212-870-2676;
Jan Dragin, 781-925-1526;

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