At last week’s council meeting, Mayor Ralph DiGuiseppe III mentioned a rescue situation Bristol Borough first responders were involved in earlier this month.
The first rescue occurred around 9:30 p.m. ,Bristol Consolidated Fire Chief Steve Reeves said, at the Green Lane underpass.
Just prior, we received information that Green Lane at the railroad underpass was flooding. Soon after, Bristol Borough fire companies were dispatched to the area for a vehicle in the water, said Reeves.
A joint crew from American Hose Hook and Ladder #2 and Bristol Consolidated Fire Station # 50 responded and located a car occupied by two individuals in standing water, fire officials said.
Two firefighters entered the water and assisted one occupant out. Since the second occupant had an ambulatory challenge, a third first responder entered the water to assist, Reeves said.
Additional resources from Bristol Fire Company and Croydon Fire Company were requested but, ultimately, not needed. The occupants were evaluated by Bucks County Rescue Squad. Bristol Police Department assisted with traffic control.
Credit: Bristol Consolidated Fire Company 50
DiGuiseppe III identified the three rescuers at last weeks meeting, however the publication is unclear of exact name spelling for each of the first responders that were part of the rescue as publication time. We are hoping to obtain that information over the next 24 hours.
The mayor, during the meeting and after a presentation by Borough engineer Amanda Fuller of Gilmore and Associates, Inc. covering issues surrounding the state road, suggested a temporary fix of electronic arms to stop the flow of traffic going in and out of Bristol.
“I think its imperative we take additional action in terms of stopping the traffic …and consider some manual arms that can be stored on either side of Green Lane on both sides of the rail pass that we can quickly close.”
DiGuiseppe cited the drag on resources and manpower within the borough when flooding is taking place. He also pointed out visitors from outside of Bristol who will be going to the ever growing number of restaurants in the borough are for the most part unaware of what happens on Green Lane during heavy rains.
Officials agreed to look into and what is required by PennDOT as a temporary prophylactic for constant flooding on Green Lane.
Lower Bucks Source plans to publish a more indepth story covering Fuller’s report to council covering Green Lane and several other related projects the engineering company is spearheading on behalf of Bristol.
Meanwhile Bristol Consolidated Fire officials recommend the following to locals and beyond when there is flooding in the borough:
With the possibility of heavy rain and flash flooding over the next few days please remember the following…
-DO NOT drive through flooded roadways.
-DO NOT drive around barricades or road closed signs.<
-If you live in a low area or near a waterway, monitor the water level in case you need to evacuate.
-Prepare for the possibility of a power outage. Create an emergency kit with items like water, non-perishable foods, portable power supplies, and a first aid kit.
-Use 911 for emergencies only. Report power outages directly to your electric supplier.
-Be alert for updates and changes to the forecast and local emergency management plans as these storm systems can change over the next few days.
-Be Safe!
Credit: Bristol Consolidated Fire Co
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