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Fargo and West Fargo postpone Clean Up Week
Due to dike removal and flood recovery efforts, and to allow street crews adequate time for street repairs, the annual spring clean-up week for the cities of Fargo and West Fargo has been rescheduled for June 1-5, 2009.
Fargo Neighborhood Meetings on Flood Clean-up
Neighborhood meetings about the removal of clay levees, Hescoes, sandbag levees and other flood related issues will be Wednesday (April 15) and Thursday (April 16) at the Fargo Civic Center Auditorium. The schedule for the meetings is as follows:
Wednesday-April 15
3:00-4:00 PM River [...]
Fargo Neighborhood Flood Meetings
The City of Fargo will be holding informational meetings this week with various neighborhoods affected by contingency dikes. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss the new crest prediction and how it affects the City’s efforts to date and in the future. City Commission members as well as Engineering staff will be [...]
Contaminated well water poses threat
Due to the historic and wide-ranging flood disaster of 2009, many private and municipal wells throughout the area have been inundated with river, overland, and field run-off flood waters. Do not use contaminated water for drinking, brushing your teeth, preparing food, washing dishes, or making ice.
Fargo Cass Public Health is offering well disinfecting information and [...]
Workers affected by floods may qualify for unemployment insurance
Workers who have lost employment due to flooding across the state may qualify for Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments and should visit www.jobsnd.com or call 701-328-4995 for more information and to file a claim.
As an example, employees of businesses that have been closed due to flooding or preventive efforts may qualify for UI payments.
Job Service North [...]
New prediction warns of second 40 - 41 ft crest
The National Weather Service is now predicting with strong confidence a secondary crest exceeding 37 feet, reaching 40-41 feet in a “worst case scenario” sometime in mid-April. Estimates are based on the current amount of ice in the fields, the expected snow from a snow storm entering the region, and precipitation from future storm [...]
Hotline set up for donations
State emergency management officials say the outpouring of support and offers of help coming in to Fargo and the state is inspiring. They have established a hotline (211) to capture offers of help – both donations and unaffiliated volunteers.
Individuals and organizations not currently affiliated with volunteer response organizations should call 211 or their nation-wide [...]
Major spring storm to affect region
A spring storm is expected to hit the region Monday and last through late Tuesday bringing the threat for significant snowfall. Total snowfall accumulations from six inches to greater than a foot of snow are possible along with gusty winds which could produce reduced visibilities in blowing and drifting snow as well as cause [...]
Sandbagging volunteers needed in Moorhead to increase reserves
Moorhead needs volunteers Monday at 10AM at MSCTC to increase sandbag reserves. Volunteers are asked to car pool, if possible, and park in the West or South lot. Current sandbag reserves in Moorhead are low and need to be replenished. Sandbags will be used for dike breaches or problems over the next week, as [...]
United Way of Cass-Clay Flood Recovery Fund established
United Way of Cass-Clay has established a long-term flood recovery fund. The newly established United Way of Cass-Clay 2009 Long-Term Flood Recovery Fund is now accepting donations. The fund has been established to assist with unmet needs of individuals and families affected by the 2009 flood. Dollars will be used to re-establish stability, safety and [...]
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