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Hurricane Response

Friday, November 30, 2012

Lansdale Staff Honored for Hurricane Response

Lansdale Borough Manager Timi Kirchner and Council President Matt West recognized borough employees for their aid and support during Hurricane Sandy's melee

When Hurricane Sandy hit in Lansdale, the definition of "teamwork" went into effect. On Wednesday night, Lansdale Borough staff were honored and recognized for their brave help during the hurricane. "What time to honor local goverment than when it is the most responsive," said Lansdale Borough Manager Timi Kirchner Wednesday night at the award ceremony. "We are seeing Lansdale's finest here." Kirchner said staff was in the command center at Fairmount Fire Co., at Lansdale Borough Hall and at Lansdale Police Department to make sure everyone was safe, that the lights stayed on and that the roads were passable throughout the night. "I got to hear all the calls that came in and work with (Fire Marshal) Jay Daveler. "Our folks were out there. …

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