POTOMAC EDISON NEWS
Volume 4, No. 4
APRIL 1936
SNOW-ICE-FLOODS
ANOTHER VICTORY
MAIN GENERATING PLANT OF THE POTOMAC EDISON SYSTEM SILENCED BY RECENT FLOOD
The two pictures at top were taken of the Williamsport Power Plant after 3,200,000 gallons of water had flooded the condenser pit and stopped generating operations.
POTOMAC EDISON NEWS
APRIL 1936
COMPANY PROPERTY DAMAGE IS GREAT
EMPLOYES TO BE CONGRATULATED
Since the Potomac River and its tributaries roared their way to the highest flood mark in history last week, The Potomac Edison Company has had an army of workers laboring night and day in twelvehour shifts, cleaning power plants, drying water soaked equipment and repairing damaged transmission lines.
HEAVY DAMAGE TO COUNTY HIGHWAYS
Cost to Repair Roads Here is Estimated to Be $188,000
It will cost Maryland $188,000 to repair the damage caused to state highways in Washington County by subzero weather and by the floods, Dr. H E. Tabler, chairman of the State Roads Commission, said yesterday after he and Nathan L. Smith, chief engineer, completed a survey.
CHLORINE PLACED IN COUNTY WELLS
Department of Health Moves Swiftly to Prevent Disease
The Health department of Washington county announced last night that wells in the flood areas of Williamsport, Hancock and other sections of the county would be chlorinated as rapidly as possible. Persons wanting their wells chlorinated should call the offices of the Health department, phone 143.
Lime will also be furnished through the Red Cross for flooded cellars to prevent disease.
WPA WORKERS AID IN RELIEF IN LOCAL FLOODED SECTIONS
Work of removing debris started in all sections of the County. - Some members of Company B patrol Hancock Streets.
Havoc wrought by the worst flood in Hancock history was gradually being alleviated as yesterday sixty WPA workers bulled themselves clearing up debris of all sorts from the streets and clearing away mud. It was estimated that a total of 200 men were at work la the county yesterday, at Williamsport, Kemp's Mill, Harper’s Ferry (Maryland side) and other places.
HANCOCK BUSY TAKING CARE FLOOD VICTIMS
Nearly 300 Driven From Homes; May Be Able To Return Within A Week
WILLIAMSP0RT IS CARING FOR NEEDY
Between 10 And 12 Dwellings Washed Away; Relief Headquarters Thronged
Hancock, Md., Mar. 21 — Their homes swept away by the floods, approximately 50 persons were quartered at the fire company's headquarters here today while the Red Cross furnished them food and pressed rehabilitation activities.
Relief Rushed To Victims of Flood
Work of relief was speeded in Williamsport as that the town took stock of the damage wrought by the worst flood in history.
The Salvation Army, under Captain Andrews, was early on the scene with flood and clothing for victims of the tragedy. Coffee and sandwiches were also furnished Wednesday and yesterday.
THE MORNING HERALD, HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND.
Relief Is Rushed To Flooded Areas
Dr. R. H. Riley Takes Charge of Health Situation in Potomac Valley-—Red Cross and Other Agencies Cooperate
Baltimore, March, 19 -Relief was rushed tonight into the floodstricken Potomac valley as the river, having claimed four lives in its mighty rush from Cumberland, bore down on Washington.
WILLIAMSPORT JAMMED WITH THOUSANDS TO VIEW POTOMAC
Traffic Conditions So Heavy That Autoists Detoured through Town—Local Officers Assist in Traffic
With Williamsport crowded with automobiles congesting every available parking space, large forces of policemen last night prohibited any additional traffic through the town.
From early morning to late at night, the Williamsport pike was jammed with traffic bearing persons anxious to witness the flood spectacle.
Williamsport And Hancock Still Buried Under Water
Flood Receding Only Slightly; Towns Without Light; Persons Able To Reach Only Second Stories of Inundated Homes In Boats; Property Losses Will Run Into Thousands of Dollars
Hagerstown, Md., March 19. — Flood conditions at Williamsport were reported as but slightly improved this morning. The Potomac has receded two feet since midnight when the 'crest of 49.8 feet was reached, over five feet higher than the Johnstown flood of 1889. Continued decline of water is expected.