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Broome County, New York
Dispatchers loose home in floods!

August 21st, 2006

Dear 911 CARES:

I wanted to update you on the situation with our dispatchers, but first and foremost I wanted to thank you and all of the members of this group for the incredible support that was shown for our friends and co-workers that were flooded out in our recent disaster.  We have received clothing, household goods, books and toys for the kids, and numerous monetary donations for all over the country.  This support has helped many of them get back on their feet and return to a somewhat normal life. 

As for our group, just a quick update:  Wendy, Bert and Sid have all been able to return to their homes after extensive cleaning and repair work.  Gary and Theresa, who rented their homes, have both found new houses and have begun to settle in to them.  Kenny has settled into a camper while the fate of his home is decided by code enforcement.  Justin and his wife had their second child arrive days after the flood, and the family of four has settled into a FEMA provided temporary housing unit while they build a new home in a location out of the flood zone.  Their family was featured recently in a story in our local newspaper.  If anyone is interested in reading it they can find it here: Family weathers upheaval

Thank you again for all of your support.  We were amazed by support that was shown to our friends and their families by 911 CARES. We are both proud and humbled to be a part of such a close knit and caring community.

Thanks again!

The Broome County 911 Center

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