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Update on Utilities and the Spencer Tornado Siren
Spencer, IA (KICD) — Spencer Police Chief Mark Warburton says the switcher at the fire department that allows tornado sirens around Clay County to be activated is still out. The protocol now would be to contact those individual towns to turn on the sirens if necessary. Warburton says nearly all communities are connected by pager. He hopes the activation system is repaired within a couple of days.
Disaster Recovery Centers open in Spencer and Rock Valley; Spencer officials urge civilians to stay weather aware in the midst of forecasted weather
DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) -After last week’s flooding, Disaster Recovery Centers will open in two Siouxland locations. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Disaster Recovery Center on Tuesday. July 2 beginning at 1 p.m. in Spencer Iowa, according to the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
40% Of Homes In Spencer Hit By Floodwaters
Spencer, Iowa — Stoplights in Spencer are back in action, but power is still out in many neighborhoods following flash flooding that hit the city ten days ago. Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars says initial estimates indicate 40 percent of homes in Spencer have flood damage. FEMA representatives went door-to-door...
Sioux Rapids Latest Information on Flood Recovery
Buena Vista County Emergency Management is urging citizens who don’t live in Sioux Rapids and aren’t volunteering in the community with flood cleanup to stay away from town. Officials have been monitoring traffic at the water/volunteer station to keep unnecessary traffic out of Sioux Rapids. The Iowa National...
Debris Update and Information on Cleanup
Spencer, IA (KICD) — Help continues to arrive from the state of Iowa. Department of Transportation cleanup crews arrived Saturday. Deputy City Manager Kevin Robinson said they picked up a lot of debris in just one day. Again, those stats from Saturday – the first day of cleanup.
Catastrophic: Wildlife Impacted by Flooding in Iowa
The flooding saw waters breach the Big Sioux River levee, causing extensive internal water damage to hundreds of homes. In Spencer, Iowa, south of the Little Sioux River, resident Ben Thomas reported that many homes are now uninhabitable, submerged on their main floors. This dual impact has affected both homes and businesses alike in the area.
Governor and FEMA tour flooded NW Iowa
CHEROKEE, Iowa — Governor Reynolds led a walking tour of flood damage with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell in three northwest Iowa towns. The group flew in helicopters to Rock Valley, Cherokee, and Spencer. “I’m honored to have administrator Criswell from FEMA with us today to be on the ground...
Keep up to date with road conditions before going out for the Fourth of July
CHEROKEE, Iowa — Because of storm-related road closures, this year’s Fourth of July travels might take a little more planning than some are used to. According to Iowa State Patrol, as of Tuesday morning, far west and northwest Iowa are looking at the most road closures. Some major closures include I-29 and I-680. Multiple state and county roads have been impacted.
City of Storm Lake Moving Forward With Potential Trap-Neuter-Program; Public Hearing Set
The Storm Lake City Council on Monday held another work session regarding a possible trap-neuter-return program regarding stray cats in the community. Council member Maggie Martinez said it’s time to stop talking about it and do something…. Martinez and council member Meg McKeon pointed out TNR programs have been...
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