Water main break causes flooding concern in Richmond, Richmond VT
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Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a water main break near Browns Court in Richmond, Vermont. Water was gushing from a hydrant, raising concerns about flooding nearby residences. The water and sewer department was contacted, and efforts were made to prevent additional property damage. Most of the runoff flowed into a drainage area, and no homes were endangered.
Audio|Heard on: Chittenden County Fire and EMS
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03:20
Transcript:
00:00
Dude, the vessel got as quick as he can.
00:02
It is just gushing out of there.
00:04
The whole hydrant's off.
00:06
It's just coming up.
00:10
10-4[1], I'm talking to the assistant town manager now.
00:12
See if he has any other phone numbers we could get somebody to get up there ASAP.
00:19
Copy that. We're getting out of the truck now.
00:35
Shelburne dispatch, Charlotte engine two and Charlotte A2 are on scene near Greenbush Road.
00:41
Medium-sized tree on the residence, no apparent hazards.
00:44
Captain on engine two will have Greenbush Road command.
01:20
(name withheld) from the water and sewer department is on his way in.
01:25
It's going to take him a little while to get here, an estimated 45 minutes.
01:29
Just to let you know somebody is coming in.
01:32
I'll keep working on the other two people that are close in case they answer their phone.
01:39
Ten four. You might want to tell them that at the rate this is going, there isn't going to be water left in the tower.
01:46
It's going to be empty on the hill.
01:51
Ten four. I will call (name withheld) and have him relay that to them.
02:29
Would somebody go down to the other houses and make sure we're not flooding them out?
02:37
(name withheld) did check that out.
02:40
Most of the water is going into the swale between Burnett and Browns Court.
02:45
So it did not actually endanger any of the other houses by the looks.
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10-4: Acknowledgment/affirmative
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Location mentioned:
Browns Ct, Richmond, VT 05477
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