Office Of The Mayor
Thomas M. McMahon
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
For More Information:
EMA 610-655-6080
UPDATED FLOOD EMERGENCY
ADVISORY
Reading (June 28, 2006) - The Mayor has declared a flood
emergency in the City of Reading. The Schuylkill River
has reached flood stages of 22.14 as of 9:10 a.m. Wednesday
and is predicted to crest at 23’ during the evening
of Wednesday, June 28th, a decrease of what was previously
predicted by the National Weather Service.
The City of Reading Water Authority has advised that flooding
on the Maiden Creek is causing the shutdown of the primary
pumping station that supplies water to its distribution
system. Residential customers in all municipalities served
by the Reading Water Authority are asked to begin immediate
conservation of water by curtailing all non-essential
usage. Industrial customers are asked to cease all non-essential
operations until further notice.
This situation doe NOT currently impact the safety of
anyone’s drinking water.
All citizens of the city are asked to assist in areas
that need to be evacuated and to be aware of detours throughout
the area.
Residents are asked to stay away from flooding areas as
they may be contaminated or present unseen dangers.
Sections of the Route 422 bypass and some of the bridges
may be closed; expect delays and plan alternate routes
if it is necessary for driving. Please consult media outlets
for traffic advisories.
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