“If we get 2 or 3 inches of rain, the places that got hit hardest last weekend have the lowest threshold for flooding. “The ground is certainly very wet, very saturated,” he said. With the region still reeling from Sunday’s storms, Dombek said, the risk of flooding will be high. “The craziest, wildest day is probably going to be Sunday.”ĭombek said that strong storms will once again be likely, and that they could produce flooding downpours, strong winds and perhaps even hail. “Then it gets very busy, very active again Sunday,” he said. The reprieve is likely to be short-lived. While a stray storm or two could pop up, he said he expects it to be mostly quiet.

The region will likely receive a reprieve on Saturday, Dombek said. 'This vehicle has the capability to go into deep water as a snorkel, and we've had it in water I'd say about five feet so far,' Gallagher said.“That’s just the way summertime precipitation patterns go,” he said. Gallagher explained the truck is used to rescue people from cars and homes, complete with a basket with a hydraulic lift in the back. Radnor Township shared video from last year with Action News showing the truck put into service as floodwaters surged over streets and stranded drivers. Someone stranded in a vehicle, and we'll just put them on this vehicle and move them to dry land,' Police Evidence Technician Kevin Gallagher said. 'We use it mainly for rescues, very quick. Radnor Township acquired an M1070A1 tank truck early last year for high water rescues. 'We know that flooding can really cause long-term damage, so you kind of have to be ready for it best you can,' Flanagan added. With hours of heavy rainfall and a threat of flooding in the forecast, Flanagan said police have been gearing up for the remnants of Ida. I'm sure every municipality in the five-county region is taking time to just prepare,' said Radnor Police Superintendent Chris Flanagan. 'I think one of the things is preparation.

RADNOR TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) - Police in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania have specialized equipment and staffing plans in place with severe weather arriving to our area Wednesday into Thursday. Radnor Township will use the M1070A1 if water rescues are necessary.

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