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Now on New Hampshire Outlook: record rainfall and widespread flooding cause one of the worst natural disasters in NH history. |
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NH's State Climatologist provides an insider's look at the storm and tells us just what's to blame for all this rain. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. The New England Flood of '06 is definitely one for the history books. Record breaking rainfall has caused widespread flooding, hundreds of road closures and mass evacuations. Late Monday with more rain in the forecast, Governor Lynch asked President Bush and the FEMA to begin the process of declaring NH a federal disaster area, paving the way for much needed assistance. Outlook's Richard Ager surveys the damage. |
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Tape 2 3:16:03 Gagne in canoe Track: Paul Gagne has lived on Russell Ave. in Goffstown for 18 eyars - and says he's never seen anything like this before. Tape 2 3:16:44 Came in Saturday night - there was no water.have 3 kids.little nerve wracking? Crazy. Not enough words to describe. Just devastating..It's terrible. 3:17;43 Soundup: tape 2 03;05:43 pump & truck Track: this low lying neighborhood, like many across southern Nh, has seen rising waters before - but never with such ferocity. Standup: tape 2 03;07:33 Soundup: rushing water by bridge Track: In Manchester, the Granite St. bridge widening will likely be delayed. That's because the temporary access bridge is under 4 feet of the Merrimack River. Bite: Tape 1 Construction guy soundup: tape 1 Lynch/lady Track: 40 people from Hooksett and Manchester took shelter at southern NH university on sunday night - and many will be staying at least until tuesday. Bite: tape 1 Shelter man Soundup: Manchester EOP Track: At the Manchester Emergency Operations Center, Governor Lynch gave a situation update. MANY BITES |
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The state of New Hampshire has set up a flood hotline for residents to call with questions-- specifically about road closures and evacuations. The number to call is: 1-800-458-2407. |
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The NH Division of Economic Development wants to identify businesses in the state hit hard by the rains and flooding in an effort to get a "head start" toward offering help. If you are a business in need of assistance you are encouraged to call 1-800-417-4110. You can find all this information on our website, nhptv.org/outlook. |
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The record rainfall has created havoc across New England but the heavy rain has offered some a rare opportunity to study the causes and effects of bad weather. New Hampshire's State Climatologist says we're in the middle of an "historic event." Outlook's Phil Vaughn talked with David Brown about what he's been looking for in all of this rain. |
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David Brown says if this weather arrived a few months earlier during cold weather we could be shoveling record levels of snow. |
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For more information on what to do if your well is contaminated log on to our website, nhptv.org/outlook. There you can also find the state's flood hotline number. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. I'll see you next time. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/15/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 13:20 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: record rainfall and widespread flooding cause one of the worst natural disasters in NH history. NH's State Climatologist provides an insider's look at the storm and tells us just what's to blame for all this rain. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. The New England Flood of '06 is definitely one for the history books. Record breaking rainfall has caused widespread flooding, hundreds of road closures and mass evacuations. Late Monday with more rain in the forecast, Governor Lynch asked President Bush and the FEMA to begin the process of declaring NH a federal disaster area, paving the way for much needed assistance. Outlook's Richard Ager surveys the damage. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Paul Gagne\Goffstown resident, Jeff Stilkey\E.D. Swett Inc., Mario Maurizio\Hooksett resident, Gov. John Lynch\ New Hampshire, Frank Guinta\Manchester Mayor |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/15/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: record rainfall and widespread flooding cause one of the worst natural disasters in NH history. NH's State Climatologist provides an insider's look at the storm and tells us just what's to blame for all this rain. The record rainfall has created havoc across New England but the heavy rain has offered some a rare opportunity to study the causes and effects of bad weather. New Hampshire's State Climatologist says we're in the middle of an historic event. Outlook's Phil Vaughn talked with David Brown about what he's been looking for in all of this rain. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: David Brown\NH State Climatologist |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/15/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 3:28 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: record rainfall and widespread flooding cause one of the worst natural disasters in NH history. NH's State Climatologist provides an insider's look at the storm and tells us just what's to blame for all this rain. One of the hazards of the flood waters is the threat of drinking water contamination. While many municipal water supplies are safe, people with private wells could be at risk. Joining us by phone to tell us what to look for is Bernie Lucey, a Senior Engineer with the NH Department of Environmental Services. Mr. Lucey is with the drinking water program. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bernie Lucey, NH Dept. of Environmental Services |
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DAY 1: TOP OF RICHARD'S PIECE Tape 2 3:16:03 Gagne in canoe Track: Paul Gagne has lived on Russell Ave. in Goffstown for 18 eyars - and says he's never seen anything like this before. Tape 2 3:16:44 Came in Saturday night - there was no water.have 3 kids.little nerve wracking? Crazy. Not enough words to describe. Just devastating..It's terrible. 3:17;43 Soundup: tape 2 03;05:43 pump & truck Track: this low lying neighborhood, like many across southern Nh, has seen rising waters before - but never with such ferocity. FROM MONDAY AIRCHECK INTRO CLIMATOLOGIST The record rainfall has created havoc across New England but the heavy rain has offered some a rare opportunity to study the causes and effects of bad weather. New Hampshire's State Climatologist says we're in the middle of an "historic event." Outlook's Phil Vaughn talked with David Brown about what he's been looking for in all of this rain. BRIEF SOT FROM PHIL'S PIECE beth on set One of the hazards of the flood waters is the threat of drinking water contamination. While many municipal water supplies are safe, people with private wells could be at risk. Joining us by phone to tell us what to look for is Bernie Lucey, a Senior Engineer with the NH Department of Environmental Services. Mr. Lucey is with the drinking water program. BRIEF SOT FROM PHONER phoner tag The DES has a few more flood safety tips. Do not let children play in floodwaters. Disenfect all toys that have been in the flood waters. To disinfect, use 1/4 cup of bleach to one gallon of water. And watch for chemical hazards during cleanup. DAY TWO beth lead-in While the sun peaked through the clouds Tuesday in some of the heavily flooded areas of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, the troubles are far from over. As the rain moved further north. new concerns developed along swollen waterways including the IPC dam in Bristol along the Newfound River. Workers there and elsewhere are working to remove debris that is collecting along the structures. Dams like this one in Newmarket are being subjected to increased strains as record volumes of water are either washing over the dams or being held back by them. The safety of these structures was the focus for Governor Lynch as he continued to tour the state viewing the damage. Outlook's Richard Ager has more. RICHARD'S PIECE Track: It's not hard to find trouble spots caused by the storm. While driving to Rochester, Gov. Lynch got turned back at this bridge on Route 202 because of concerns the roadway could collapse. Soundup: Governor at firehouse Track: When he got to Rochester, the governor spent his time assessing the damage to this hard-hit city. soundup: At the dam Track: First stop was the Spaulding Pond dam on the Salmon Falls River which has flooded several Rochester neighborhoods. Standup: tape 1 22:24 Bite: Fireman telling Lynch about dams Bite: Lynch on dams BETH ON CAM Flood waters have washed out hundreds of roads and closed dozens of bridges in NH -- and, the unrelenting rain has been a challenge for repair crews and motorists who continue to be diverted. The state's Department of Transportation has been working overtime. Joining us by phone with a road update: Bill Boynton, the DOT's Public Information Officer. BRIEF SOT FROM TRANSPORTATION PIECE Wastewater treatment plant operators around the area worked overtime to control the flood of water that flowed through their systems. Outlook's Chip Neal went to Durham where he learned that what happened there happened just about everywhere. SOT UNDER THE TREATMENT FACILITY Homeowners with private wells are being urged to boil water if they suspect their well has been contaminated with floodwaters. Many of those same homeowners could have septic systems that may not be working properly. Outlook's Dawn DeAngelis caught up with John Shea of Shea's Septic in Lee to find out what trouble may be percolating in back yards. SOT OF JOHN SHEA SAYING YOU JUST HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE WATER RECEDES After several days of rain the sun emerged in much of the flood-stricken areas of New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts, giving folks a chance to assess the damage. It's clean up time. We begin with a look at the work underway in the town of Newmarket. Outlook's Chip Neal takes us there. Mold can be a serious problem in flooded areas. It takes only two to three days for mold to start growing. So what do you do to deal with the problem before it becomes overwhelming? Joining us is to talk about that is Alan Borner, an environmental specialist and CEO of the Environmental Hazards Management Institute in Durham. Welcome. |
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One of the hazards of the flood waters is the threat of drinking water contamination. While many municipal water supplies are safe, people with private wells could be at risk. Joining us by phone to tell us what to look for is Bernie Lucey, a Senior Engineer with the NH Department of Environmental Services. Mr. Lucey is with the drinking water program. --contamination waters loaded with mud or debris --Create turbulence in well to pump dirty water out of well --Add chlorene when water cleaned Q Mr. Lucey. Why are well owners particularly at risk? . Q How does someone know if their WELL is flooded? . Q What should you do if you think your well is flooded? Q How long should they boil their water? Q Is it necessary to boil water for all uses? Q What should people do to take care of their wells after the water recedes? Any idea how many well owners their are in NH? Any concerns about septic tanks and leaching systems. Q pump out flooded basements gradually. |
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The DES has a few more flood safety tips. Do not let children play in floodwaters. Disenfect all toys that have been in the flood waters. To disinfect, use 1/4 cup of bleach to one gallon of water. And watch for chemical hazards during cleanup. |