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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2008
Page
7
The May 25 tornadoes and heavy rains pushed Cedar River toward flood levels as 2,000 Butler County residents were displaced. Evacuations spread to Greene and Clarksville while rescue teams evacuated residents and cared for evacuees, including nursing home residents.
Cedar Rapids fears rising Cedar River water could lift the CRANDIC railroad span near the Eighth Avenue Bridge and close Interstate 380. Fire Chief Steve Havlik and City officials warned of possible evacuations and urged sandbag readiness while officials monitor the river, sewer lines, and water treatment capacity amid record rainfall across northern Iowa.
Gov. Chet Culver declares 43 Iowa counties state disaster areas including Allamakee Benton Black Hawk and Dubuque to qualify for state aid. Low income residents may obtain grants up to 3300 dollars. Cedar Rapids runs 24 hour flood helpline at 319 286 5770. Red Cross shelters opened in Cedar Rapids and volunteers urged to sandbag Czech Village. Boat ramps and several parks closed. Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter closed to the public with shelter staff ferried by boat until at least Monday.
Johnson County announces a Red Cross shelter at the fairgrounds in Iowa City as widespread flooding triggers road closures including Coralville Dam crossings. Several roads and park sites are shut, boating is prohibited on the Iowa River, and pumps are sought. Tetanus boosters urged for residents in flood zones.
An American Red Cross shelter operates at the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton and at the University of Northern Iowa West Gym in Cedar Falls. Road 52 is closed north of Decorah while additional closings affect Decorah locations including Decorah Middle School and several churches.
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