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Governor Culver Praises Quick Response to Lake Delhi Dam Break
DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver today praised the quick action of citizens and emergency personnel in response to a dam break at Lake Delhi today which sent the Maquoketa River cascading downstream, causing flash flooding. Culver says it appears the immediate danger has passed, and while damage is mainly due to agricultural flooding, communities downstream of the Maquoketa River are prepared for possible impacts.
“While flooding now seems to be all too common in Iowa, especially as parts of the state have received more than 300 percent of their annual rainfall total already this year, we are bringing all needed resources to bear on the Lake Delhi dam breach and will be working with the local officials in Monticello, Hopkinton and other affected communities and will assist and support them throughout the recovery and rebuilding process,” Culver said. Upon hearing of the dam failure, Culver immediately traveled to the Jones County town of Monticello, where he met personally with emergency personnel. Culver has sent National Guard troops to the area and has activated the state Emergency Operation Center at Camp Dodge, which coordinates emergency response. Culver has also issued a disaster proclamation for Delaware and Jones counties, allowing state resources to be utilized to deal with damage caused by the storms. Application information for residents in counties where the State Individual Assistance Grant Program has been made available is posted on the Iowa Department of Human Services’ Web site, www.dhs.state.ia.us More Good Stuff |
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