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Black Hawk County Contacts

FEMA - 800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY - 800-462-7585

Iowa’s Individual Disaster Assistance Program - 1 (877) 937-3663

Red Cross Donations - 1-319-234-6832

Salvation Army - 1-800-SAL-ARMY

Iowa Concern Hotline Volunteer Info & Donated Goods/Services - 800-441-1985

Disaster Assistance - DHS

Black Hawk County Website

Black Hawk County Public Health - 319-291-2413

Black Hawk County Sheriff - 319-291-2587

Black Hawk County Engineer (Road Closures) -(319) 833-3008

BACK TO FLOOD OF 2008

Black Hawk County Flood Information

Railroad Repairs in Iowa Could Take a Year

DES MOINES (AP) - State officials say it could take up to year to repair and rebuild hundreds of miles of railroad tracks and 17 bridges damaged or destroyed by last month's flooding in Iowa. The... Read more »

CR Residents Move into FEMA Trailers

CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - Some Cedar Rapids residents who lost their homes in last month's record flooding have a new place to call home. They've moved into 85 FEMA trailers set up in mobile home parks... Read more »

Residents of Flooded Section of Waterloo Robbed

WATERLOO (AP) - A handful of Waterloo residents driven from their homes during June flooding were robbed last weekend. About five people who had lived on Sans Souci Island returned to their property... Read more »

Culver says FEMA Assistance Deadline is Extended

DES MOINES (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver says federal officials have granted a request to extend filing deadlines to apply for emergency government assistance. Culver says the Federal Emergency Mangement... Read more »

Health Problems Linked to Floods

WATERLOO (AP) - Medical officials at one Waterloo hospital say they're seeing an increase in skin infections and respiratory illnesses linked to last month's record flooding. Dr. Todd Lawrence of Covenant... Read more »

Six More Counties Receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance

DES MOINES - Disaster victims who lost work because of recent storms and floods, including farmers, farm workers and the self-employed, may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in six more... Read more »

Culver Announces Emergency Grants

DES MOINES (AP) - Governor Chet Culver has announced $17.1 million in National Emergency Grant funding for the state of Iowa.

Culver says the money will go to 54 projects. Read more »

Who Should Test Their Well Water?

IOWA CITY - Should I be testing my water? Many people who are on private well systems are asking that question because of the recent flooding. Nancy Hall, supervisor of environmental microbiology for... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-25-08 9:00 a.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 25, 2008: 9 a.m. update – Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor... Read more »

UNI Replacing Diplomas After Natural Disasters

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa and the UNI Alumni Association will offer replacement diplomas to graduates who lost their diplomas because of the recent tornados and flooding. "The... Read more »

Flood Recovery Bags Available at Central Middle School

WATERLOO - Shaklee Corporation will ship 100 care packs to Iowa for disaster victims. Build-A-Bag Fundraiser wants to match their generosity with 100 Recovery bags. Recovery bags will be available Friday,... Read more »

Now 70 Iowa Counties Included in Federal Disaster

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have announced that one additional county is now eligible for federal... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-23-08 12:30 p.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 23, 2008: 12:30 p.m. update - Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely... Read more »

UNI Regional Business Center holding daily business recovery webinars

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Regional Business Center is offering free, daily disaster-recovery webinars for Iowa businesses through the MyEntreNet entrepreneurial development system. Each... Read more »

Flood-Related Road Repairs Begin in Northeast Iowa

BRITT – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Britt construction office is announcing flood-related road repairs beginning today (Monday) in several northeast Iowa counties. Work associated with... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-20-08 2:00 p.m.)

Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor conditions and never enter a water-covered... Read more »

Free Laundry Services - Tide's Mobile Laundromat in Waterloo

WHO: The service is available to all families affected by the Iowa flood that are in need of clean clothes. WHAT: Beginning Saturday, June 21st, the Tide CleanStart mobile laundromat, in partnership... Read more »

Cedar Falls Flood Information Update - 6/20/08

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Supplies and Food: There are supplies, clothing, non-perishable food, clean up kits and water available at North Cedar Elementary School, 2419 Fern Ave., on Friday, June 20, from... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-19-08 6:00 p.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 19, 2008 - 6 p.m. – Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor conditions... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-19-08 4:00 p.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 19, 2008 - 4 p.m. – Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor conditions... Read more »

Roads Still Closed in Black Hawk County - Update 6/19/08

BLACK HAWK COUNTY - The following roads are closed in Black Hawk County due to flooding. Barnes Ferry Rd between Brandon Rd and Carr Rd E Bennington Rd between N Elk Run Rd and Raymond Rd King Rd... Read more »

Clothing Available for Flood Victims in Black Hawk County

WATERLOO - Clothing for flood victims is being provided by the following agencies: Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa at 2640 Falls Avenue in Waterloo. Call 234-4626 and ask for Star Rupp. The... Read more »

Waterloo Mayor Clarifies Flood Related Issues

WATERLOO - Waterloo Mayor Tim Hurley wishes to clarify some flood related issues that have been brought to his attention: The City of Waterloo has resumed normal schedules for garbage and yard waste... Read more »

Clothes for Waterloo Area Flood Victims

(WATERLOO) -- Clothing for flood victims is being provided by the following agencies: Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa at 2640 Falls Avenue in Waterloo. Call 234-4626 and ask for Star Rupp. The... Read more »

Cedar Falls Civic Foundation Sets up Fund for Flood Relief

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The Cedar Falls Civic Foundation’s President, Robert Beach, has announced that, at the request of Cedar Falls’ Mayor Jon Crews, the Foundation has established an account entitled: ... Read more »

Flood Clean-up and Recovery Info from Iowa DNR

Information on air quality, asbestos, debris disposal, beach monitoring, DNR field offices, electronic waste, household hazardous materials and underground storage tanks. Read more »

Cedar Falls Flooding Updates - 6/19/08

CEDAR FALLS – Pubic Works Operations: The Transfer Station is now open as of Thursday, June 19. The Recycling Center shall remain closed until further notice. There are remote recycling sites located... Read more »

Sturgis Falls and Cedar Basin Jazz Festival Event Changes Due to Flooding

CEDAR FALLS - With Island Park, Tourist Park, Sturgis Park and Gateway Park being totally engulfed and severely damaged by raging flood waters these past weeks, these parks will not be safe for the public... Read more »

Iowa Attorney General Applies Anti-Price-Gouging Rule

DES MOINES (AP) - Iowa's anti-price-gouging rule is in effect for counties issued disaster declarations after flooding, tornadoes and severe storms. Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-18-08 4:30 p.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 18, 2008 – 4:30 p.m. – Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor... Read more »

FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Eastern Iowa

CEDAR RAPIDS - Four Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC) are now in Linn County. The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)... Read more »

Black Hawk County Landfill Extended Hours and Information

Due to the recent flooding, the Black Hawk County Landfill will have “Special Extended Hours” beginning Tuesday, June 17, 2008 through the close of business day Saturday, June 28, 2008. Monday through... Read more »

Free Tetanus Shots in Waterloo and Cedar Falls

Allen Health System is offering free tetanus shots through Sunday, June 22, from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. at United Medical Park, 1731 West Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo and Prairie Medical Park, 4612 Prairie Parkway,... Read more »

Instructions on Renewing License Plate Tags

Residents can renew license plate tags at www.iowataxandtags.gov. ... Read more »

Current Red Cross Shelter Information

CEDAR FALLS, IA – June 17, 2008 — The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by flooding. ... Read more »

Rundown of Aid Provided to Flood Victims

FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) is the primary agency that deals with disaster assistance. Two different types of assistance are offered: - FEMA provides temporary housing,... Read more »

Teens Accused of Looting at Evacuated Apartments in Waterloo

WATERLOO (AP) - Two Waterloo teenagers have been accused of looting at some apartments that were evacuated because of flooding. Authorities say police, acting on a tip about a suspicious noise, found... Read more »

FEMA: What Information do I Need to Apply?

Whether applying online OR over the phone, you should have a pen and paper and the following information ready: • Your Social Security number. • Current and pre-disaster address. • A telephone number... Read more »

Volunteers Needed in Evansdale for Clean-Up

The City of Evansdale is asking for volunteers to help with city wide clean up and to help people elderly people clean up. Please call city hall 319-232-6683.... Read more »

Tetanus and Hepatitis A Vaccinations Not Always Necessary

As Iowans face continued flooding, questions are being raised about exposure to diseases like tetanus and hepatitis A. Iowa Department of Public Health spokesperson Polly Carver-Kimm says neither of these... Read more »

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