CITY OF SALISBURY FIRE AND EMS RESPOND TO 125 CALLS FOR SERVICE DURING RECENT STORM

Salisbury, MD - A powerful line of severe thunderstorms swept through the region on Friday Night, leaving a trail of damage all across the City of Salisbury. The aftermath revealed damage across the city, with fallen trees, damaged roofs, and scattered debris visible on many of the city streets.

In the wake of the storm, Salisbury Fire and EMS were inundated with calls for assistance, receiving a staggering 125 calls for service within a 24-hour period. Remarkably, only 5 of these calls were managed by outside agencies.

Salisbury Fire Chief, Rob Frampton endorsed those efforts saying, "That's some sort of record for sure! Our people do amazing work!! All across the City, quite a team!!!"

In anticipation of the impending storm, the City of Salisbury's Field Operations team took proactive measures to ensure community safety and rapid response. As the first signs of severe weather approached, crews mobilized swiftly, equipped with the necessary tools and expertise.

Throughout the night, these dedicated teams worked tirelessly to clear fallen power lines, debris, and tree branches that cluttered roadways and public spaces. Their concerted efforts paid off, as by the first light of dawn, power was fully restored to all affected areas.

Additionally, by the following morning, the thorough cleanup of streets, parks, and all other public properties was successfully completed, allowing the community to return to normalcy with minimal disruption.

Several residences across different neighborhoods in the City experienced differing degrees of damage due to the storm.

Roofs had missing shingles, and some fences were knocked down, illustrating the storm's impact. Fortunately, it was a relief to report that none of the residents sustained any injuries during this weather event.

Additionally, all City equipment and facilities, remained intact, ensuring that essential services could continue uninterrupted without any damage.

Mayor Randy Taylor, in collaboration with city emergency response leaders, expressed his profound appreciation for the commendable efforts demonstrated by the City of Salisbury employees, as well as the remarkable resilience exhibited by the residents during the recent storm. Their dedication and fortitude have been instrumental in navigating the challenges posed by this event.

"We know these storms can be taxing," Taylor said. "In that effort, we're happy to support residents by providing a bulk pickup on Friday. Please assist us by making the piles manageable. Thank you for your cooperation."

According to City Code 8.16.010, when preparing tree and shrubbery limbs for Friday pickup, it is important to follow specific guidelines. All limbs must be securely bundled in lengths that do not exceed four feet.

Additionally, no individual branch or bundle can have a diameter greater than four feet. To ensure proper handling, each bundle must not exceed a weight of forty (40) pounds.

Note: The initial press release sent over the weekend indicated a special bulk pick-up would occur on Friday. That has now been changed to Tuesday, May 27. Register Here: https://salisbury.md/yardwaste