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October Severe Thunderstorms and Floods (2006)

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Damage in Franklin
Historical marker in Franklin, partially submerged in flood waters. The yellow stripe in the middle of a road disappears under flood waters in Franklin, Virginia. A paper mill in Franklin, Virginia rises up from flood waters.
Flooded businesses in Franklin, Virginia. Flooded businesses in Franklin, Virginia. A car lies partially submerged by flood waters next to a business in Franklin, Virginia.
Flood waters in downtown Franklin, Virginia. Standing water in Franklin, Virginia, resulting from severe thunderstorms. The media set up several satellite trucks in Franklin, Virginia as they covered the damage there.

Photos by Marc LaFountain, VDEM

Hazardous Materials Response in Franklin

Hazardous Materials personnel and equipment were deployed to Franklin to help the local fire department contain a fuel spill.

Fuel tank leaks dumped 12,500 gallons of fuel into flood waters in Franklin. Absorbent booms were used to clean up the fuel spill in Franklin. Absorbent booms were used to clean up the fuel spill in Franklin.
Absorbent booms were used to clean up the fuel spill in Franklin. Absorbent booms were used to clean up the fuel spill in Franklin. Absorbent booms were used to clean up the fuel spill in Franklin.

Photos by Marc LaFountain, VDEM

Governor Kaine Views the Damage in Franklin
Governor Kaine arrives in Franklin, Virginia via helicopter. Governor Kaine arrives in Franklin, Virginia to survey flood damage. Governor Kaine speaks with the media in Franklin, Virginia.
Governor Kaine speaks with residents of Franklin, Virginia. Governor Kaine views damage in Franklin, Virginia from an elevated high-water vehicle. Governor Kaine views damage in Franklin, Virginia from an elevated high-water vehicle.

Photos by Marc LaFountain, VDEM