Flooding reported near Route 1 bridge in Hancock, Hancock ME
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of flooding on Route 1 near Why You Takeout and a nearby bridge in Hancock. Fire personnel were dispatched but later canceled after the roadway was found to be mostly clear with only a minor puddle. It appears the flooding concern was minimal and related to a drainage issue.
Audio|Heard on: Hancock County Public Safety
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01:11
Transcript:
00:00
The area near Why You Takeout, the road there is starting to flood.
00:05
Between Why You Takeout and the bridge,
00:07
Hancock Fire Department, respond to Why You Takeout near the small bridge there.
00:12
The road is starting to flood.
00:23
Unit will be clear of the residents.
00:25
We'll leave it open for now.
00:28
Hello.
00:31
Two, twelve else road you can show.
00:36
Route one, not one of the side roads.
00:40
He said, Why You Takeout near the small bridge? He thought the sewer drain was plugging.
00:45
That's all he gave me.
00:47
Yeah, that's a DOT issue.
00:49
I just drove through the end and there's a puddle about halfway across the road.
00:52
That's the usual puddle.
00:54
So you can put out cancellation.
01:05
And Hancock Fire Department, cancellation comes for Route 1.
01:08
Here, Why You Takeout on a little bridge, Fire 1 on a little bridge.
01:10
Fire 1 and 5 is all set.
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Location mentioned:
U.S. Rte 1, Hancock, ME 04640
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