Camp Resort Message Miscommunication Leads To Evacuation Of Tolland
An incorrectly displayed evacuation message on the website of the Connecticut government, almost lead to the evacuation of the town Tolland, after a nearby camping resort was closed down. The miscommunication happened when the Del-Aire Camping Resort was issued a mandatory evacuation and the message was extended to the nearby town of Tolland by mistake. The evacuation of the camping resort was ordered because of it being in the direct path of the advancing hurricane Irene. Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director John Littell clarified the mistake and said that while Tolland is not at any immediate risk, the people have to be ready in case of a disaster as the hurricane might change course. He also added that the Del-Aire Camping Resort on Shenipsit Lake Road, which was issued the mandatory evacuation, has closed down.