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BLANKLEY CALLS ON FIRST SELECTMAN TESEI TO ADDRESS STORM MANAGEMENT SHORTCOMINGS
First Selectman Candidate Promises to Improve Emergency Management Preparation and Planning
GREENWICH, CT September 1, 2011 – First Selectman candidate John Blankley today called on First Selectman Peter Tesei to take accountability for the lingering aftermath of Hurricane Irene that has left 4,000 homes without power, a number of roads impassable and school openings delayed by a week.
“Five days after Hurricane Irene hit the northeast, 4,000 Greenwich homes are still without power and a number of roads remain impassable. This is simply unacceptable and I believe Greenwich residents deserve better,” said Blankley. “This unsatisfactory state of affairs directly correlates to the inadequate pre-planning and lack of proactive leadership demonstrated by Mr. Tesei.”
“The Town of Greenwich and its hardworking emergency response workers would be better served if Mr. Tesei implemented real preventative measures, including extensive tree pruning and more efficient emergency crew coordination so that fallen power lines, trees and other debris can be removed in a timely manner. In addition, the town should also work with Connecticut Light & Power to explore the possible burial of power lines along key arterial routes to reduce the effects of power outages in future storms.”
“As First Selectman, I will take these necessary and proactive steps to ensure that Greenwich has a competent emergency and storm management plan in place the next time disaster strikes.”
Please visit www.BlankleyForFirstSelectman.com for more information on John Blankley’s campaign for First Selectman.
UPDATE:
GREENWICH NEWS ORGANIZATIONS BEGIN
TO REPORT ON BLANKLET"S PRESS RELEASE
Greenwich Candidate Faults Tesei on Storm Cleanup
The Daily Greenwich
First Selectman candidate John Blankley called on First Selectman Peter Tesei Thursday to take responsibility for Greenwich.....
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