Thursday March, 7 2013

Nature: Recovery After Wintery Mix of Weather

Address: Oak Orchard – Station #1

On Thursday morning, March 7^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company attempts to return to some degree of normalcy and enjoy a day of warm, sunny weather after the recent pounding of high winds, tides, and wintery conditions.

As illustrated here in the photographs behind Station 1 in Oak Orchard, even the ducks and geese were enjoying the significant change of weather as they enjoyed a moment in the spotlight.

Much of Indian River’s fire district suffered excessive, but not abnormal, tidal flooding conditions and high winds that may have negatively impacted structure composition by tearing shingles, siding, etc. but overall we have encountered much worse.

Additional information may be obtained by viewing:

• WGMD Radio 92.7 Website

http://wgmd.com/common/more.php?m=49&action=blog&r=51&post_id=19421

Numerous Roads Closed Due to Flooding as of Mar 07, 2013 -- 5:00am

Several low-lying roads, especially near the coast, remain closed this morning due to flooding from the nor’easter.

Sussex County:

County Road 297 at Chief Clark Road is closed due to Flooding

County Road 312 River Road at both ends of Chief Clark Rd and Shorts Marine is closed due to Flooding

Oak Orchard Road is closed south of the IR Station 1 Fire Department

State Route #22 Long Neck Road is closed south of the Fairview Development