If the lines are down, the first thing we will have to do is repair the lines. Once the lines are back, usually what we do is sectionalize it - we break out the different sections and try to put as many people on as possible. |
We already have all of our local people staged. We have both the steam and diesel plant and we've been generating for AEP for the last three days. In the event that we lose power, we can generate between our steam and diesel plant. |
We are prepared, we have everything ready and we are prepared to help other communities if they get hit like they did the last time. People can call the Street Department at 377-2144 - this number is answered 24-hours a day. If people need bags, they need to get them today – prepare today. |
When you have an inordinate amount of rain, you don't have any choice - the water can only flow off so far. You don't have the capacity. The sewers, once they get overflowed and overwhelmed, there is nothing you can do about it except try to keep it open to the best of your ability. |