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Where is Shickshinny?. Shickshinny, PA. Borough Population ~835 (2012 Estimate – and peak was 2,451 in 1930) 8900 vehicles pass through SR 11 and SR 239 daily. Limited services 1 grocery store 1 bank 1 gas station 1 restaurant with table service Volunteer Fire / Rescue / Ambulance
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Shickshinny, PA • Borough Population ~835 (2012 Estimate – and peak was 2,451 in 1930) • 8900 vehicles pass through SR 11 and SR 239 daily. • Limited services • 1 grocery store • 1 bank • 1 gas station • 1 restaurant with table service • Volunteer Fire / Rescue / Ambulance • No police department • Resources available across the region for recreation • Shickshinny – Handicapped accessible boat launch, playgrounds, Susquehanna Warrior Trail, hiking trails • Regional – rock climbing, hiking, scenic overlooks
Shickshinny is Highly Susceptible to Flooding(10 floods in past 10 years, 3 of these “Major”) • 48.1 HEIGHT OF THE INSTRUMENT SHELF. INUNDATION AT THIS POINT WILL STOP GAUGE FROM OPERATING. • 42.66 RECORD FLOOD STAGE OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2011. REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE. • 41 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE DESIGN OF LEVEE PROTECTION FOR THE CITY OF WILKES-BARRE. LEVEE HEIGHT ABOVE THIS LEVEL MAY NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION. • 40.9 FLOOD STAGE FROM HURRICANE AGNES...JUNE 24, 1972. • 36 NESCOPECK BOROUGH BEGINS TO FLOOD. • 35 DUNDEE AREA IN HANOVER TOWNSHIP BEGINS TO FLOOD. US RTE 11 IN EDWARDSVILLE FLOODS. • 33 MOCANAQUA BEGINS TO FLOOD. • 32 MAIN STREET IN SHICKSHINNY FLOODS. • 31 HOLLENBACK PARK IN WILKES-BARRE...DURYEA AND WEST PITTSTON ARE AFFECTED. THE BROOKSIDE AREA BEGINS TO FLOOD. • 30 MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. US ROUTE 11 IN AVONDALE IS COVERED BY FLOOD WATER. MAIN STREET IN SHICKSHINNY BEGINS TO FLOOD. FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT AREAS OF WILKES-BARRE UPSTREAM OF NORTH STREET BRIDGE...INCLUDING COURT HOUSE. • 29 US RTE 11 IN SHICKSHINNY IS CLOSED. RIVER ROAD IN PORT BLANCHARD AND WEST PITTSTON BEGIN TO FLOOD. PP&L RIVERLANDS FACILITIES BEGIN TO FLOOD. • 28 MODERATE FLOODING BEGINS. US RTE 11 IN WEST NANTICOKE IS CLOSED. CANAL STREET IN WEST NANTICOKE BEGINS TO FLOOD. • 27 US ROUTE 11 IN WEST NANTICOKE AND RIVER ROAD IN PLAINSVILLE BEGIN TO FLOOD. • 24 CANAL STREET IN SHICKSHINNY AND LOWLANDS IN PITTSTON BEGIN TO FLOOD. • 22 MINOR FLOODING BEGINS. LOWLANDS IN PLAINSVILLE...PLYMOUTH FLATS...WEST NANTICOKE AND SHICKSHINNY FLOOD. MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE DESIGN OF LEVEE PROTECTION IN THE CITY OF WILKES-BARRE IS 41 FEET.
ShickshinnyForward • Formed in January 2012 • 501(c)(3) since July, 2013 • 100% volunteer organization • Partner with borough government, regional education institutions, other recovery groups, other small communities, other non-profits, and local and regional businesses • Organization Statistics: • 70% of volunteers do not live in the borough • 90% of volunteers do not live in the flood plane • 85% of our charitable contributions come from business and individuals from outside • Shickshinny welcomes all to live, work, and play in a safe, vibrant, attractive River Town community and area hub of recreation, culture, business and community activity
COMMUNITYTRAUMA Road to Recovery – What Really Happens?
Community Trauma • Much like with individuals, repeated trauma to a community increases the possibility of symptoms including learned victimization and learned helplessness. • Those residing in an area of repeated disasters exist in a situation of anxiety and hyper-vigilance. • A loss of control is a hallmark of the traumatic experience. • Direct involvement in recovery, both micro and macro, reduces feelings of helplessness and hopelessness as it enhances a sense of control regarding stressful situations.
Key Lessons • Organization Building / Capability Building is a long burn • Build skills in the community now • Establish 501(c)(3) orgs now, to secure grants later • Don’t wait for the disaster to master plan • Control your own destiny now – take advantage of ‘blue sky’ periods; break down barriers, generate interest, inventory resources and capabilities • Change is inevitable – build plans to address the continued trauma
ShickshinnyForward Shickshinny welcomes all to live, work, and play in a safe, vibrant, attractive River Town community and area hub of recreation, culture, business and community activity. President: Brian Phillips Vice President: Daniel Hinchcliff Sec / Treasurer: Michael Grier Brand / Program Mgmt: Amanda Birk Get Involved in Your Community PO Box 69, Huntington Mills, PA, 18622 info@shickshinnyforward.com twitter @4WardShick call +1.570.550.0721 Exec Board meetings (public welcome) 3rd Monday of each month, 630PM Shickshinny Borough Building 35 West Union Street Shickshinny, PA 18655 Calendar http://shickshinnyforward.com/calendar Org Info http://shickshinnyforward.com/organization Communication to the ShickshinnyForward Executive Board executiveboard@shickshinnyforward.com http://facebook.com/shickshinnyforward | http://www.shickshinnyforward.com | http://twitter.com/4WardShick