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Kratovil Tours Ocean City Beaches; Pledges Federal Support for Beach Erosion Protection

11/20/09

Today, Rep. Frank Kratovil joined Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and other City officials for a tour of the erosion and damage done to the city’s beaches and shoreline as a result of last week’s Nor’easter and Tropical Storm Ida.

The storm brought 40-60 mph gale force winds with steady rain over a period of five days, cutting off power to thousands of Delmarva residents as waves eroded much of the shoreline and dunes.

“These dunes represent the last line of defense for the homeowners and small businesses here in Ocean City, so it is critical that we assess the damage and begin the process of rebuilding.  I’m here to see the storm’s impact firsthand and talk with Mayor Meehan about how we can work together to get the dunes and the beaches back to where they need to be,” said Rep. Kratovil.  “I’ve told the Mayor before that I want to be his partner in Washington in fighting for federal beach replenishment resources, and that’s especially true today.  We can’t prevent bad storms, but we can put ourselves in a position to minimize the damage when they hit.”

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