9:52 AM
keithsburg update
Unknown
On Tuesday July 1, an update was given on Keithsburg by the Mercer county ESDA Coordinator. The cleanup is just now beginning and IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER check in at City Hall. The effort was very well coordinated with all the agencies involved. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS, GO TO THE MERCER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Reports were that faith based organizations came through in an excellent way when people were first in need. The Salvation Army had originally sent two people and they helped with the coordination of supplies, because they were coming in at a rapid rate. The Red Cross was also involved. All the county agencies were in the loop and their efforts were a big help and contributed to the success of the total relief effort.
Planning in advance was a big contributor to the total effort too. The county's disaster plan was in place and the evacuation had taken place before the major flooding hit town. The water has receded enough now to where folks are going back in. A lot of mud! This clean up effort will take a lot of time and resources, but the avenue is open for supplies and help to arrive.
Reports were that faith based organizations came through in an excellent way when people were first in need. The Salvation Army had originally sent two people and they helped with the coordination of supplies, because they were coming in at a rapid rate. The Red Cross was also involved. All the county agencies were in the loop and their efforts were a big help and contributed to the success of the total relief effort.
Planning in advance was a big contributor to the total effort too. The county's disaster plan was in place and the evacuation had taken place before the major flooding hit town. The water has receded enough now to where folks are going back in. A lot of mud! This clean up effort will take a lot of time and resources, but the avenue is open for supplies and help to arrive.