Disaster Recovery News

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Miller Park flooded on June 19, 2009, causing water to spill into the stadium of the Milwaukee Brewers. The total dollar-amount of the losses is still being calculated. The lower level of the stadium became flooded after 6-feet of water accumulated on Miller Park Way during a storm.

Property damage to the stadium includes the areas of the concessionaires, property belonging to their custodial service, Johnson Controls, and the district. Almost 7,000 bobble-head dolls that were to be given away at Sunday’s game were all damaged. Fans will have to get this souvenir later, using a voucher that will be given away instead. Food items, paper products, and the electrical equipment were all affected by the rushing waters. While the food and paper products will have to be replaced, the electrical equipment has dried out and is in working condition. However, it is feared that the life of the equipment has been shortened because of premature rusting and wear-and-tear.

JSOnline reports that other items damaged within the lower level of the stadium include the drywall, carpeting, and two clubhouses.  All of these items will have to be replaced to prevent mold damage.

Learn about what businesses should do after a storm.

Hurricane Gustav wreaked havoc on the U.S. in a variety of ways last week. Not only did it affect political agendas but it also put stress on an already stressed region.

Kate Barron, the Oxfam America Lousiana Community Development Specialist, has spent over 2 years working with residents in Louisianna in the wake of hurricanes Rita and Katrina. She has written an incredibly interesting piece on the restoration and rebuilding efforts in the region over the last few years and how hurricane Gustav has affected those efforts and the attitudes of local residents. I encourage those that may be facing impending hurricane activity from Tropical Storm Hanna or Ike to read through her story to understand how communities can work together to put homes and businesses back together.

Read Kate Barron’s story.

Photo by Reuters:
Steve Smith looks over flooding in his neighborhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.