IFD Conducts 29 Water Rescues in 24 Hours as Flooding Grips Rocky Ripple, Ravenswood
Indianapolis Fire Department crews have been working around the clock as historic flooding continues to impact the city, with 29 water rescues logged in the last 24 hours alone, according to a media advisory from IFD Public Information Officer B.C. Rita Reith.
IFD conducted a pre-emptive evacuation of the Rocky Ripple area Thursday night, reaching roughly 700 residents. About 60% chose to evacuate on their own, while the remaining 40% stayed behind. Around 70 residents are currently sheltering at Rocky Ripple Town Hall…