Tom Carper said "I thank Senator Cochran and Senator Byrd for working with Senator Biden and me to try and assist the community of Glenville, in New Castle County, DE. About 1 year ago, on September 16, 2003, Tropical Storm Henri dropped between 8 and 10 inches of rain on the northern part of our State over a 14-hour period. Glenville was hardest hit. Every street in that development, home to 200 families, was flooded. Many resident's had to be rescued from their homes by boat. Hurricane Isabel hit just days later, causing further damage. Virtually the entire community is now uninhabitable." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 14, 2004

I thank Senator Cochran and Senator Byrd for working with Senator Biden and me to try and assist the community of Glenville, in New Castle County, DE. About 1 year ago, on September 16, 2003, Tropical Storm Henri dropped between 8 and 10 inches of rain on the northern part of our State over a 14-hour period. Glenville was hardest hit. Every street in that development, home to 200 families, was flooded. Many resident's had to be rescued from their homes by boat. Hurricane Isabel hit just days later, causing further damage. Virtually the entire community is now uninhabitable.

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Tom Carper

Democratic · Delaware

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of Tropical Storm Henri and Hurricane Isabel on the community of Glenville, Delaware.

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