09/07/2011

SOLOMON CREEK EVACUATION REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WILKES-BARRE - Due to the uncertainty of forecasted rain throughout the remainder of today, the evacuation of the Solomon Creek area of South Wilkes-Barre remains in effect until further notice. Residents in this zone are advised to seek shelter with family or friends in unaffected areas or the emergency shelter that has been established at G.A.R. High School off of Sherman Street. The four channel bridges that comprise the Solomon Creek flood protection system were activated just after midnight. The Waller, Regent, Barney, and South Franklin Street bridges will remain closed until further notice. Mayor Thomas M. Leighton and other city officials continue to monitor the situation including the creeks and streams outside of South Wilkes-Barre which do not appear to be a concern at the moment. There will be an updated briefing on the storm event later this morning. Residents and workers in the City of Wilkes-Barre are asked to stay tuned to local media reports, the city website, and Facebook page for up to date information about the latest storm event and the evacuation.

 


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