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Carlisle credits emergency crews after '1,000‑year' storm; cleanup, utilities work continue
Summary
Borough leaders thanked firefighters, police, public works and mutual‑aid partners for emergency response after a severe storm described as a "1,000‑year" event. Officials outlined damage, continuing clean‑up needs and longer‑term stormwater projects estimated at about $18 million.
Mayor called the July 2 workshop to order and opened by thanking firefighters, police, public‑works crews and utility staff for their emergency response after a rare storm earlier in the week. "A very rare occurrence," the mayor said, calling the event a "1,000‑year storm" and asking the council and public to keep impacted residents in mind.
Carlisle Fire Chief O'Donnell told council the borough logged dozens of emergency responses and staged a command post at Union Fire Company to coordinate mutual aid and road clearings. "We documented 75 responses," Chief O'Donnell said, noting the number did not include calls documented after…
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