caption -- Governor Haley talks about the response to the dramatic fire with Mayor Mel Pennington with Representative Jay Lucas, the chief of the Hartsville Fire Department and others who represent agencies helping to battle the blaze and its impact.
caption -- City, county, state and plant officials watch as the fire crews battle hot spots and the clean up of the fertilizer site is underway on Wednesday afternoon in Hartsville.
caption -- The disaster crew from the Red Cross was on hand for a few days helping to feed the many emergency responders who arrived in Hartsville to battle the fertilizer plant fire. This crew was from Horry County.
The following short tribute appeared on the City of Hartsville site and is just one of the many examples of people who demonstrated caring in light of the major fire at the fertilizer plant the other night:
Kudos to those who helped
by City of Hartsville, South Carolina - official site on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 4:14pm
Tragedy sometimes has a way of bringing out the best in people. According to Phil Gardner, Hartsville’s Parks and City Facilities Director, approximately 73 people stayed at the Coach T. B. Thomas Sports Center on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, February 14 and 15. These citizens were evacuated from their homes due to the fire at the former Agrium Fertilizer plant on Prestwood Lake.
In addition to the prompt response by the City of Hartsville and its employees, others in the community showed their concern as well: the American Red Cross was first to arrive at the Coach Thomas Center with cots and blankets, DSS was on hand to assist as needed, and Hartsville Councilmembers Billy Shirley, Bob Braddock and Johnny Andrews gave their full support. Community businesses of J. Michael’s Restaurant, Walmart Super Center, Coker College’s Aramak Restaurant, and McDonalds Restaurant provided various foods and water to the displaced citizens.
The Hartsville community acted quickly to help their fellow man. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to become involved!
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