Most Touched By Response To Ellison Bay Tragedy
The chairman of the DC board has some strong praise for those who responded to the recent explosion in Ellison Bay. While reflecting on the tragedy, Charlie Most was amazed at the compassionate response from all volunteers, business owners, various departments, and agencies. The original response and continuous support from the Sister Bay Liberty Grove Fire Department by Chief Chris Hecht and his crew went above and beyond expectations, according to Most. The Door County Sheriff’s Department and The State Troopers provided much needed security and assistance in controlling the scene. Most said the response from Door County citizens was completely unexpected.
Locally, American Red Cross provided housing for everyone that was displaced and provided meals for all of the crews working on the scene throughout the evacuations. Most said EMS, Community Programs, Social Services, Department of Health, and the Door County Sanitarians Department were also extremely helpful. He talked about some of the bigger groups that assisted on the scene.
In talking with state and federal agencies, Most received a lot of praise for the way the county handled the situation. The County Board Chair said a few years ago it would have been impossible for local departments to respond in such an efficient matter. The construction of two new fire stations in Sister Bay and Ellison Bay and the donation of a command vehicle paid off, according to Most.
He hopes the tourism industry will not be affected by the sequence of events that took place on the morning of July 10. The County Board will look into adjusting ordinances to make sure power, propane, and natural gas lines are identified by anyone digging throughout the county. Most said state law does not require Diggers Hotline to be notified when propane lines are installed.