This Week in History (12/9 - 12/16)
Local flood damage from Tropical Storm Irene tallied in the millions. The Wilmington Home Center, in the village center, lost all of its inventory. File photo
10 years ago:
Business losses from Tropical Storm Irene in Wilmington and Dover were said to top $8.5 million. The estimate included more than $4.1 million in building damage, $2.2 million in equipment damage, $1.2 million in lost inventory, and $1.1 million in lost business. Not all businesses were able to provide estimates. The Federal Emergency Management Administration pledged to support the area’s recovery with a long-term economic development planning program.
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