Flood risk rises for Great Lakes shorelines as spring storms loom
Flood threats grow along the Great Lakes with record high lake levels. Brig. Gen. Pratt notes limited ability to control levels and warns of damage from moderate storms. The Corps funds $4 million emergency dikes for six western Lake Erie communities while evaluating further projects.
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Red Cross seeks volunteers to transport patients countywide
Elyria and Lorain County Red Cross chapters need volunteers to drive elderly and disabled residents to medical appointments. The agency operates county wide for renal dialysis and chemotherapy transport. Call 324-2929 in Elyria or 245-6996 in Lorain for details. Wellington and Oberlin residents may use toll-free Enterprise 2930.
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Lorain Fire Dept to Test Hydrants in April
Lorain to test 2,300 water hydrants during April. Residents may see tap water turn brown briefly. officials urge running cold water until it clears.
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