UPPER FERRY REOPENS AFTER HURRICANE SANDY

November 20, 2012 –Wicomico County Executive Rick Pollitt is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Upper Ferry after damage sustained by Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy flooded the ferry house and damaged electronic equipment that required replacement. “The contractor was notified immediately after a damage assessment of the ferries following Hurricane Sandy,” commented Executive Pollitt, “Employees from our Department of Public Works met with the serviceman at the ferry to diagnose the problems and determine the necessary repairs. We realize the importance of the Upper Ferry to the community and have been working as quickly as possible to restore the service.”