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Show jj. laEwnUb Q$i i v f. !. ''CinD wVJ izutiiUm 1&J f f j , in$ati ?jrawEiEr fcjajjir i tvnm. ttovia 'TiCRim vte-Oat- J V" ,, GeiiBf a Vol. 3 No. 41 Wednesday, June 8, 1983 Were Monitored, Federal fffiicical Soys Ceo rayons By SUSAN TANNER HOLMES - Review Correspondent -- Officials of FARMINGTON the National Weather Service were monitoring the condition of moisture-soake- d canyons east of Farmington since November of 1982, but Farming-to- n City officials say they were never notified of potential slide danger. Jerry Williams of the National Weather Service told Farmington residents at a meeting Monday evening that personnel from the federal agency had recognized the instability of the canyons last winter. He said had , weather service workers hiked in the canyons and surveyed them from the air. Surges of mud have been flowing at a rate of one or two a day during the past week. At least nine homes on 550 North have been destroyed with water and mud damage to countless others. Families who returned to their homes on the weekend were again ordered to evacuate Sunday as more mud moved down Rudd Creek Canyon. No damage to other areas has been reported, however. Cleanup has begun, with hundreds of volunteers from throughout Davis County converging on damaged homes in Farmington in shifts to remove mud, rocks and Farmington City Councilman Grant Ungerman said after the meeting he had never heard anything about any danger, prior to recent mudslides. I would like to know why they didnt tell us, Ungerman said. Councilman Gary Flood also indicated he had heard nothing from the federal agency. Federal assistance will be available for flood and landslide victims in the county but they shouldnt expect the help which was given to the Teton Dam victims. David Greer, representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) told people affected by the flood, at special meetings at Farmington Junior High and Woods Cross High Monday night, that they shouldnt compare themselves to those who were in the Teton Dam flood in Idaho. Greer said the dam was federally owned so flood victims were the responsibility of the government. But Greer said the flood in Davis County was a natural disaster, allowing only supplementary aid to the victims from the federal government. FEMA will set up a disaster assistance center at Farming-to- n Junior High today, June 8, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. The center will be staffed everyday until FEMA directors decide water from basements and that everyone has been helped. homes. Greer said the lines will be Kathleen Clark, an aide to long. The applications for assistance will be on a need prioriRep. James Hansen, said she would talk to Con- ty basis so those who have gressman Hansen about deter- homes to live in and can wait should let those who have im mining any liability. round-the-cloc- k Photoi by Rachel Chamber! CREEK gushes through Farmington Canyon Road after culvert was plugged by rocks and debris washed down Farmington Ca nyon by recent mudslides. mediate needs be served first since their applications will be processed first anyway. To make the process of getting aid quicker, it is advised that people should bring their drivers license, tax records from the past two years, title for the damaged property, photo- graphs of the damage, bills for repair and damage appraisals. If these records are lost or destroyed, FEMA will still process the application. FEMA will answer questions relating to federal aid at the Bountiful High auditorium today, June 8, at 8 p.m. The agency has also set up a disaster for any hotline at questions of the disaster program. For those who own homes which havent been affected by the floods or landslides, federal flood insurance is still available. To apply, call your indi- vidual insurance agent. There is a five day waiting period before the insurance goes into effect. The Small Business Administration will also provide loans for those businesses which have suffered during the flood. Residents were warned by Farmington Mayor Merrill Petty to keep alert, keep your wits about you; the slide is still there, nothing has changed, it is still an extremely hazardous area. Rudd Creek, Shepherd Creek, Farmington areas are still of great concern. The condi- - -- tions we have told you about in . the past still exist, said Petty. Time to Think vaeuees I . By SUSAN TANNER HOLMES Raviaw Correspondent FARMINGTON May 30 was a day that Randy and Fran Booker, 550 N. 126 E., will not soon forget. It was the day the Rudd Creek mudslide forced them from their home. The three little ones were and Jason, 14, was up the street, said Booker. He saw it coming and ran and got me. I didnt even take time to put on my socks. You could hear all the noise; smell it coming. The earth churned, trees were breaking and snapping off. It was the smell of heavy equipment working, said Booker. They ran back to the house, threw the family in the car, helped their neighbors, Ada and in-b- ed in Francis Schaelling in the car and drove off. The Bookers have four children, Jason 14, Dustin 4, Ashlie 2Vz, and Courtnie 15 months. The entire family of six left the home with only two pair of shoes and one pair of socks. Booker believes he might have just a little different perspective than some of the people in town. Weve stood there, face to face within 100 feet of the mudslide. Were just glad to be alive. The home wasnt hit by the first four impulses. On Tuesday he was able to enter the home and grab the baby books, pictures, movie film of the children and journals. Fran relaxed at that point, he said. But how do you replace something like my neigh to Assess Losses bors life-lon- g journals. The home is a split entry with a walk-i- n basement. When the mud did come in it broke the north windows of the basement, filled up the basement, churned around and then broke the back windows to continue on. Later in the week, the mud had dried. Now I have five feet of dirt in my basement, he said. The small children are just a little young to realize what had Dustin happened, but wants his teddy bear. Jason is more concerned. He understands, he said. It is a little frustrating, but phenomenally there were no injuries and all lives saved. There have been complaints by people about communication and time delays, but I think the city held lives as top priority, he said. Was there more that could have been done to save his home? He doesnt know. If we had put up plywood over the basement windows, would it have pushed the entire house off its foundation? Booker doesnt know. Sure, Id like to have my wedding album that is somewhere under the dirt in the basement, but my kids are safe, my family is safe and the wife that is in that album is safe, he said. Besides, we have our own archealogical dig, he laughed. Will he move back into his home? It depends on what are we going to do with the creek in the future. Ill move back if there is a reasonable plan, he said. MAKING HIS WAY through heaps of mud and rocks where his back yard used to be is Wesley McCoy of Farmington. i . Layton Aeddentf Slide Victims Offered Help to 'Cope' Claims 3 Lives colliA two-ca- r LAYTON sion at the Layton Hills Mall exit in Layton Sunday evening took the lives of three people. Two others received minor in1-- FARMINGTON Recent e disasters have the potential for immediate as well e emotional effects as on those victims who have suffered loss of homes, property, or risked loss of life, limb and county-wid- long-rang- the accident. Both were released. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 6 p.m. Sunday when loved ones. Most survivors express gratitude that they and their families are safe, but many are northbound at the Layton exit. just beginning to realize the full Killed were Lorine Lasink, 62, Lasink reportedly failed to stop extent of their experience and of 2235 Fillmore, Ogden; Virgil at where the exit the massive reconstruction job the stop L. Foster, 71, of Santa Anna, meets State sign Road 232. they face. Rose Marie Calif. ; and his wife Mrs. Trujillos vehicle then When disasters occur, we Foster, 72. There were thrown Lasink' the struck are reportedly just one of the county defrom their vehicle after it was car as she was westdriving partments that set up in the struck by a second car. bound on SR 232. emergency command center, Mrs. Lasink and Mrs. Foster said Stan Filmore, of Davis They were passengers in a vehicle driven by Jack Lasink, were pronounced dead at the County Mental Health. 61, of 2235 Fillmore, Ogden. scene. Virgil Foster was proWe have therapists on Ramona M. Trujillo, 50, of 341 nounced dead at the hospital. emergency call to help W. 1450 N.", Layton, driver of the No citations have been issued. evacuees and work with the Red second vehicle, and Lasink Further investigation is being Cross in coping with problems, were treated at the Humana conducted by the Davis County he said. Hospital Davis North following Attorneys Office. Right now most people are juries. the Lasink vehicle left 1-- , 24-ho- ur r t i TT JU attending to survival, it wont be until later that they might need to look at the strategies of ' managing their emotions, he said. Some of the reactions may show as emotional strain. This is usually transitory; it is to be expected and it does not imply mental illness, said Joanne Barnes, also of Davis County Mental Health. When something like this happens, we experience a loss. We should grieve. We should mourn. It is good. If we cant mobilize because of our grief, then we get in an area of concern, said Filmore. said Ms. Barnes is: help them get information about available services, how to 'get insurance benefits or loans, health care, baby sitting, transportation, etc. Often the most important help for the emotional distress, may be simply listening, providing a ready ear, and indicating interest and concern, she said. People who undergo great stress and pressure often tend to feel isolated and alone. Some- times frustrations accumulate, especially as the victims run into misinformation, red tape, and bureaucratic tangles while seeking disaster relief. Feelings In about a month, the Davis of helplessness and anger reCounty Mental Health is plan- sult, she said. A sensitivity to the reactions ning some Coping Workshops in the Farmington through and needs of the people affected Bountiful area. by disaster is crucial for helping .them, said Ms. Barnes. Most Some ways to help victims, emotional problems tend to ap pear later on rather than in the immediate period. post-disast- er The most common symptoms to appear in adults are, accord- ing to health officals, anxiety, depression, hostility, resentment, loss of ambition, sleep disturbances, and psychosomatic symptoms such as ulcers, headaches, vomiting and diarrhea, extreme tiredness and physical weakness. Marital discord may appear, especially regarding money, caring for children, and responsibility for housework. There may be increasing neglect of self, and in extreme cases, suicidal preoccupation, thoughts and acts. Everyone has their own way of coping. Basically, people who think they might have a need should have one or two counsel-- . ing sessions and see if they have a need. Everything is extremely confidential, said Filmore. lf Staying Alive Staying alive is wise and important. Get the tips you need for all forms of exercise which will help you Section C stay fit. All Stars Index Classified Horn Living The best high school 3D IB ID, 2D Sports baseball players meet in the North-Sout- h All Star Tour- nament. ID V t f f i I t |