Date: August 28, 2011

Time: 1:43 pm

From: Barbara Sondag, Town Manager

Although the rain has slowed, the rivers and brooks continue to rise very
rapidly. Waters will not crest until for several more hours due to rain
runoff so the water levels will continue to rise.  Once water has receded
the Town will begin the process of evaluating roads. Travel by foot or
vehicle should be restricted.



Citizens are instructed to remain off the roads and out of the flooded
areas.  Police will be asking people to leave affected areas.  Only
authorized personal should be on the roads.  This is an extremely dangerous
situation.  

The following bridges/roads are closed: The Main Street Bridge is closed.
Flat Street, Frost Street, Elm Street are under over two feet of water.
Westgate Drive, George Miller Drive, Glen Street, Dettman Drive, Aikley Road
and Melchen Road.  Route 9 is currently closed from Citizens Bridge in
Brattleboro to Bennington Vermont.  

Call 911 for emergencies only.


Barbara Sondag
Town Manager
Town of Brattleboro
230 Main Street
Brattleboro VT 05301
802.251.8102 (v)
802.257-2322 (f)

...

And earlier, during the power outage...



Press Release

Date: August 28, 2011
Time: 11:15am

From: Barbara Sondag, Town Manager

Rivers and brooks are beginning to flood. The Whetstone is over its banks and over bridges in several locations. Residents living along waterways who can still safely evacuate should do so now. The Red Cross Shelter is located at Brattleboro Union High School.

The following bridges/roads are closed: Westgate Drive, George Miller Drive, Glen Street, Dettman Drive, Aikley Road and Melchen Road. Route 9 is currently closed from Citizens Bridge in Brattleboro to Bennington Vermont.
Persons unable to safely evacuate now due to water and road closures should remain in their homes. Call 911 for emergencies only.