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• Several yards and garages in North Belle Vernon have suffered damage from mine subsidence. The state Department of Environmental has been called into assess the damage between Baltimore and Vine Streets along Lynne Alley. “There is a God, I guess” Mayor Ed Lyons said. “From what I saw, it didn’t get the houses, it got the garages good, though.” Councilwoman Diann Donaldson added, “I cannot stress the importance of mine subsidence insurance here in the Mon Valley.”