FARGO, N.D. (March 1, 2010) – Neighborhood flood meetings have been scheduled for March 2, 4, 9 and 10 at the Fargo Civic Center Centennial Hall, 200 3rd St. N. These meetings are an opportunity for residents to discuss specific flood plans for individual neighborhoods with local engineers and City leaders.



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MSUM’s athletic department has organized a “Kids Night Out” for youths 7-12 at MSUM’s Wellness center on 14th Street, halfway between Ninth Avenue and Sixth Avenue on the west side of the street.

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For one night only, any sandbagger can work to earn funds for their favorite college or university student organization.

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Every member of the public who sandbags on Wednesday, March 10^th between 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. may pledge a $15 donation to the college or university student organization of their choice. The City of Moorhead will honor these pledges on behalf of citizens. Donations are limited to recognized student organizations from area colleges and universities. A list of eligible student organizations will be available at the sandbagging site.

Each participant will receive a free T-shirt and be eligible for door prizes.

Sandbagging is being conducted at the City’s Public Works Facility, located at 700 15^th Ave. N. Overflow parking is available at the Moorhead Armory, 1002 15^th Ave N. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves.

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Township officials are still conferring with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about getting corps assistance in building the dikes, but early indications are “very positive,” according to Greg Anderson, chairman of the township board.

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 For every two hours of sandbagging, students will receive a $10 gift card. This promotion will be offered the week of March 8–14 during normal sandbagging hours (while supplies last).  Students will be required to present their student ID at check-in and check-out.

 Sandbagging is being conducted at the City’s Public Works Facility, located at 700 15^th Ave. N. Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. The City will provide shovels and bottled water. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves.

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Property owners may download the form from the Flood Information Center Web site at www.cityoffargo.com/flood and return it to the City Engineering Department in person or by postal mail. Consent forms are also available at the Engineering Department office located at 200 3^rd St. N.  Residents with flood related questions are encouraged to call the flood information hotline at 701-476-4199.

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Red River Regional Disaster Animal Response team which is made up of City and County Emergency Managers, FM Humane Society, Adopt-A-Pet, NDSU Veterinary Technology Department, Red River Zoo;  will open and operate an Emergency Animal Shelter at Red River Valley Fairgrounds should residential evacuation be implemented.

The Emergency Animal Shelter will be mobilized when Fargo or Cass County issues a voluntary evacuation advisory indicating residents in an area should begin making plans to evacuate.

Emergency Animal Shelter will provide shelter to the companion animals (cats/dogs) of Fargo, Moorhead, Cass and Clay county residents who need to evacuate their homes.

The Emergency Animal Shelter will house cats and dogs only.  Exotic animals and birds will be accepted by the Red River Zoo.  The Cass County Extension office is working on plans to assist large animals/live stock.

However, we are urging all residents to make arrangements for their pets by asking for the assistance of friends and family who can help house their pets in the event of an evacuation. That is a less stressful option for the companion animals.

More information will be shared with the public as it becomes available.

Courtesy of FM Humane Society Press Release

PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN DEALING WITH

FLOOD-DAMAGED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

(Bismarck, ND) – This spring, you may experience flooding in your area.  After suffering damages caused by flooding, it may be instinctive to immediately begin the cleanup process.  The North Dakota State Electrical Board cautions North Dakotans when dealing with water-damaged electrical equipment.  If your electrical wiring or equipment (breaker panel or fuse box) has been submerged in water due to the recent flooding, owner should call the power supplier to turn off power immediately.  Do not attempt to pump water from the building when the electricity is on because you will be subject to electrical shock.  If water has naturally drained away from the area where the electrical equipment (breaker panel) has been submerged, the electrical system is still not safe.  Flood waters can cause corrosion and sediment and other contaminants can be lodged in the equipment.

We are urging citizens to contact a North Dakota licensed electrical contractor to disconnect all electrical wiring and equipment that has been submerged in water and to install temporary panels if the main electrical panel has water damage.  Once the work has been done, the electrical contractor will issue an electrical wiring certificate to the power supplier certifying that the electrical system is safe to energize.

Courtesy of:      NORTH DAKOTA STATE ELECTRICAL BOARD

P.O. BOX 7335

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA 58507-7335

(701) 328-9522