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Levee Breach Prompts Evacuation in Cedar Rapids Neighborhood

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Jun 11, 2008 at 8:05 PM CDT

Story Updated: Sep 19, 2008 at 11:34 AM CDT

CEDAR RAPIDS - A levee has suffered a small breach that is affecting in the Cedar Valley Neighborhood (Rompot) in SE Cedar Rapids.

There is a mandatory evacuation for that area.

The following is the release from the City of Cedar Rapids:

The safety of our citizens is our primary concern, for this reason City Officials are evacuating homeowners who live in the Cedar Valley neighborhood, also referred to as the Rompot area. This mandatory evacuation of these homes is being conducted under the City Municipal Code Chapter 58.02 and 58.06. Residents have been notified by Police and Fire personnel of the evacuation orders.

The City is also utilizing the Code Red system to notify residents in this area in addition to the door to door notifications that Police and Fire are conducting.

Residents are reminded to take pets with them as they leave their homes. All area animal shelters are full. Residents who are going to Red Cross shelters or will be staying in places where pets are not allowed, will need to find alternative places to house pets.

This mandatory evacuation DOES NOT affect any other parts of City of Cedar Rapids.

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