Downtown Cedar Rapids braces for flood crest as 2008 lessons guide response
Businesses along the Cedar River mobilize sandbags and backups to withstand a crest of 25.3 feet anticipated Monday evening. Linda McConnell, Duane Smith, Brittany Hannah, Mercy Medical Center, and ImOn Communications outline disaster plans and remote operations while Cargill and Union Pacific adapt to potential shutdowns.
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Jeff Janssen
ImOn Communications
Great America
First Street
Janssen
Imon
Brittany Hannah
Hannah
Cargill Inc
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Union Pacific Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Linn County closes sheriff's office and courthouse amid flood prep
Linn County activates flood measures. The sheriff’s office is closed as 8 foot two layer HESCO barriers surround the building. Inmates are moved. non essential services shut. jail fortified. courthouse and Juvenile Justice Center also closed with barriers. Community Services Center to absorb operations. Public payments online or by mail.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Steve Estenson
Cedar
Wapsipinicon
Linn County Sheriff's Office
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HESCO
Sheriff's Office
Brian Gardner
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Finance
General Services
Criminal Division
Marion Police Department
Washington County
Anamosa State Penitentiary
Gardner
New Ar
Jones County
Jean Oxley
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