Flood Call 355
The caller explains that he's on his way to Grand Forks and wants to know if the bridge is open. The operator responds that the Kennedy Bridge is still open and that they aren't stopping people from coming into the city, but that they are suggesting a city-wide voluntary evacuation. The caller explains that the hotel staff at the C'Mon Inn claimed dry conditions, but the operator suggests he attempt calling EOC back in another 15-20 minutes.
| Date | April 18th 1997, 11:33 pm |
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| Duration | 85 seconds |
| Channel | 25 |
| Direction | incoming call |
| Abstract By | Emily Mell |
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Transcript
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Okay, why?
Why?
Yeah.
Because I got some googles and stuff.
I was wondering if they got the bridge open or are they allowing?
Just let me ask.
Well, there's not really anybody to ask.
I know right now we're calling for a voluntary evacuation of the whole city.
Really?
Yep.
And I know the Kennedy Bridge is still open, but I don't think they're stopping people
from coming into the city.
Not that I know of.
We haven't been told that anyway.
But are they, is, I'm staying over at the come on in?
Okay.
Do you know where that is?
Yep, I sure do.
Should I talk to them?
And they said they're dry over there.
Okay, yeah, I know.
Like I said, right now it's a voluntary evacuation.
We're not making anybody leave certain areas.
We are, but not the whole city.
But you're not kicking anybody for people coming in?
Not that I've been told, no.
You're not stopping anybody?
Nope.
Like I said, not at this time, but I can't say it's going to be the same thing once you
can't hear.
Who can I talk to to find out?
You can call the same number back, but right now they're, like I said, their lines are
getting transferred.
In another like 20 minutes, hopefully they're supposed to have them up and running.
So just try this one back is what I would recommend.
Now somebody in EOC.
When do I try back?
Just try back in like 20 minutes.
Oh, okay.
Okay.
All right.