Red River Flood Threat Rises
The states of Minnesota and North Dakota are seeking volunteers, reports the New York Times, as the Red River continues to rise past flood stage.
The river is already 18 feet above flood-stage in North Dakota and is expected to rise above 40-feet past flood stage by the end of the week. Officials are expected to need 1.9 million sandbags to aid with flood damage prevention. The San Francisco Gate reports:
“Gov. John Hoeven issued a statewide disaster declaration to help activate state resources and pave the way for federal aid. He said he has asked for help from the Army Corps of Engineers.
…Tuesday’s blizzard and above-average snowfall over the winter has set the stage for the flooding.
…Cities along the river already have declared flood emergencies to free up resources for flood fighting. Fargo has been planning a dike to protect City Hall and has ordered pumps to shore up low-lying areas.”
A flood planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2009 at 8:00 am at Fargo City Hall Commission Chambers. Visit the City of Fargo website for more information. The site also features the latest information about the latest flooding.
Learn about recovering from a flood. Find out how one can effectively restore wet property, prevent mold damage, and dry wet documents.
Before the worst happens in a flood, families should prepare emergency disaster plans and kits. Kits should include food, water, a flashlight, batteries, a list of important phone number, etc. It is also recommended that each vehicle have an emergency kit in it at all times as well. Read more.
Tags: Flood Damage, flood restoration, Red River, restoring wet documents, restoring wet property
