Earlier this year, the town of Ramsey and other parts of the Isle of Man suffered from high tide flooding. No amount of sand bagging the doorways of local business can completely save the properties from the tidal deluge and ensuing damage. The town was easier to canoe round than walk round for a day. In fact some people did canoe home with their shopping. This is Market Place, right near the harbour. The fireman and crew were busy not putting out fires, but pumping the tidal flooding from the local corner sweet shop (pictured) and other business premises along there, such as the local nightclub, cafe, and pub on the corner. All in days work for the local firemen. Thanks to the fire brigade and other services, most businesses were up and running within the week, though some suffered and closed until refurbishment work had been completed.
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18 comments:
That's certainly a good selection for the day.
Part of island life hun. We plod on.
That's an ideal choice for the theme.
Firefighters are real multi-talented people. They can fight fires, floods and they save people's lives! I know that last part firsthand b/c a firefighter was the first responder when I was a baby and stopped breathing. I have a lot of respect for those guys.
I like the theme worker, gave me an opportunity to show the people and places, not just the pretty sunsets. Agree firefighters, very brave people.
Interesting post, and makes me wonder if this happens in your town from time to time (with extreme high tides).
Thanks Jane for sharing. Save the Post Office :)
love to see firemen at work! They should have higher wages! (from several I had heard that they first were a fireman, but because of the wages, they took another job -what a shame:( )
They have a hard job no matter what they are doing. Great post.
Neat shot and hope is well ~ hard workers!
Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
a creative harbor
Great choice for theme day...these are workers we all love in a pinch.
OH! Is this a problem that happens often in Ramsey...or is this the result of climate change?
Whatever,thank goodness for hard-working firefighters!
I love the colors.
Being a firefighter needs a lot of dedication. Not everyone can be one.
Very nice photo!
Thanks for your visit!
I can't think of a worse scenario than flooding and the long term consequences.
I like this shot - it's "ordinary" in a way, but the colors are crisp and fresh.
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Yes, I was wondering if this tidal flooding had been going on for centuries, or was getting increasingly worse due to Climate Change. Are there restrictions in the building code as a result of the costs incurred?
It has been years since we visited Isle of Man. Lovely to discover your blog. Nice choice for theme day.
I fear floods! Knowing that we live beneath sealevel is a constant feeling of being unsafe. I hope that you won't suffer from the flood.
Wil, ABCW Team
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