Cedar Rapids to mark 2020 derecho with tree planting event
Cedar Rapids hosts a free commemoration at Bever Park Pavilion from 10 30 a m to noon with tree planting interactive activities and free giveaways. City leaders first responders and community members will attend to remember the Aug 10 2020 storm that disrupted Alliant Energy CellSite ITC Midwest and local services.
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Edar Rapids
Mayuri Farlinger
Alliant Energy
Cedar Rapids
Farlinger
Carter Kramer
CellSite Solutions
Imon
Patrice Carroll
Earlham
ITC Midwest
Dusky Terry
Bever Park Pavilion
Bever Park
Bever Ave
Derecho anniversary carries lessons for emergency responders
The Aug 10 2020 derecho stressed Cedar Rapids area services as Keith Rippy of the Area Ambulance Service recalls 97 transports in one day and over 100 the next, with nearly 200 calls daily. He cites tire shortages and mobility challenges from downed trees and debris, and mentions plans to stock more spare tires for future storms.
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Jesup High School
Peter Thoma
FFA
Helen Kozlik
van Horne
Fellowship of Christian Farmers
Kozlik
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Keith Rippy
Area Ambulance Service
Marion
Rippy
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