FLOOD

UPDATED: Sirens sound as Souris tops levees in Minot

MINOT, N.D. — Residents here are being told that sirens are “imminent,” and they need to evacuate their homes as soon as possible to escape the rising Souris River.

By Teri Finneman , June 22, 2011

Homes in danger as wind-driven waves batter levees

UPDATED: 3:30 p.m. WEST FARGO – Cass County called for volunteers this afternoon to help residents trying to save two homes near here as whitecaps driven by strong winds crashed against their levees.

By Forum staff reports , April 29, 2011

Homes in danger as wind-driven waves batter levees

UPDATED: 3:30 p.m. WEST FARGO – Cass County called for volunteers this afternoon to help residents trying to save two homes near here as whitecaps driven by strong winds crashed against their levees.

By Forum staff reports , April 29, 2011

Motorists asked to use caution

The Cass County Sheriff's Office has reported that two vehicles have gone off the roads into water filled ditches in Cass County within fifteen minutes of each other. The first vehicle was on 1-29 near the Horace exit at County Road 14. The second incident occurred on Cass County Highway 17 south of Horace. In both locations the occupants were able to get out of their vehicles safely.

April 15, 2011

Triple threat for rural Cass

Red, Maple, Sheyenne Rivers spill banks

By Tyler Shoberg , April 13, 2011

Goehring urges protecting pesticides from flooding

BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is advising farmers, ranchers, homeowners and other persons with pesticides or fertilizers to the necessary steps to prevent flood contamination of and by these chemicals.

April 11, 2011

Clean Wet Buildings Quickly, Safely

Flooding and seepage from saturated soils mean many North Dakotans will be faced with cleaning wet buildings this spring.

April 11, 2011

NORTH DAKOTA AND FEMA LAY OUT NEXT STEPS FOR FEDERAL FUNDING TO COVER FLOOD FIGHTING COSTS

FARGO, N.D. – Governor Jack Dalrymple today encouraged North Dakota communities that have battled major spring flooding to assess damages as flood waters recede and to document direct costs. Dalrymple said the state will continue working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to upgrade the state’s limited presidential emergency declaration to include a federal cost-share for flood-fighting efforts.

April 11, 2011

Private Well Safety a Concern During Flooding

FARGO, ND (April 11, 2011)-Fargo Cass Public Health would like to remind area residents with private wells to be cautious of the hazards that come along with floodwaters.

April 11, 2011

USE CAUTION WHEN DEALING WITH FLOOD-DAMAGED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

(Bismarck, ND) – This spring, you may experience flooding in your area. After suffering damages caused by flooding, it may be instinctive to immediately begin the cleanup process. The North Dakota State Electrical Board cautions North Dakotans when dealing with water-damaged electrical equipment. If your electrical wiring or equipment (breaker panel or fuse box) has been submerged in water due to the recent flooding, owner should call the power supplier to turn off power immediately. Do not attempt to pump water from the building when the electricity is on because you will be subject to electrical shock. If water has naturally drained away from the area where the electrical equipment (breaker panel) has been submerged, the electrical system is still not safe. Flood waters can cause corrosion and sediment and other contaminants can be lodged in the equipment.

April 11, 2011

Harwood Elementary School closed today

FARGO - Harwood Elementary School will be closed today due to lack of access from rising floodwaters.

By Forum staff reports , April 11, 2011

LATEST: Two beaver hunters found dead in bloated Maple River during Cass County search and rescue mission

UPDATED 9:07 a.m. BUFFALO, N.D. – Two Buffalo men who went missing after going beaver hunting on the flooded Maple River were found dead this morning, Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney said.

By Kristen Daum , April 08, 2011

Sandbaggers needed in rural Cass County

FARGO – Cass County is requesting volunteers to sandbag in rural areas near Argusville and north of West Fargo.

By Mike Nowatzki , April 08, 2011

DALRYMPLE AGAIN PRESSES FEMA FOR EMERGENCY STATUS

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Jack Dalrymple today again pressed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to get approval for North Dakota’s long-standing request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration.

April 08, 2011

36th Street South Bridge to Close Due to Flooding

FARGO, N.D. (April 7, 2011) – Due to rising river levels, the 36th Street South bridge over Drain 27, between 38th – 40th Avenues, will be closing tonight, Thursday, April 7. The bridge will remain closed until the water level recedes.

April 08, 2011