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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 2016
Page
1
Cedar Rapids prepares for rising Cedar River as crews and National Guard reinforce flood defenses. Officials urge evacuations while the river nears major flood stage and is forecast to crest higher, possibly reaching 23 feet by Tuesday morning, marking a historic level.
A roundup of community efforts in Taylor Area as residents assist neighbors and stay in place amid flooding concerns. Water threats Rompot again prompts emergency notices and volunteers remove Paramount seats as testing conditions worsen. C.R. schools close three days due to flood risks.
National Weather Service says Cedar River will crest at 23 feet Tuesday morning after reaching 16 feet today. Sandbag stations closed. volunteers may be called to reinforce flood defenses. Call 211 or hotlines for help. hospitals remain open. schools closed through Wednesday. Red Cross shelters at Cedar Hills Church and St. Paul’s UMC. United Way volunteers sought.
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