mrsrtz

mrsrtz t1_j222vp8 wrote

Reply to What do yinz know about Twelve Mile Island near Oakmont? Scrolling around on google maps and it seems to have housing, but only accessible by boat. by tapdancingtommy7

https://archive.triblive.com/news/island-living/

"... Upriver at 12 Mile Island in Harmar, where people still occupy sturdy cottages, islanders were hit harder by the recent floods.

Harmar officials said land on that island is privately owned and flood damage was intense.

But it is difficult to gauge the situation at 12 Mile Island. Harmar officials offered little information, and a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter who visited there recently was quickly asked to leave by "Island Officer" Gary. He declined to answer any questions about the island, saying they did not want any publicity.

Miller said he and others who frequent the rivers have had similar experiences on 12 Mile Island.

"I stopped there a few times, and they don't want to talk to anybody," he said..."

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mrsrtz t1_j1xo9rd wrote

Reply to Did anyone just hear loud, almost air-raid sounding sirens going off in the Dormont area? by sharklepower

Pulsepoint has "Public Service" listed at the Dormont VFD at 10:12, FWIW.

Edited to add: I looked up what Pulsepoint classes as Public Service:

"Assist

Public Service (PS) The incident type Public Service is typically used for lower priority routine calls. Use of this catch-all category varies between agencies but is commonly used for incidents such as a leaking hydrant, a low-hanging sign, or assistance with an appliance (e.g., pilot light, won't turn off, making a funny sound). Even the classic "cat stuck in a tree" call would likely be coded as a Public Service type."

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