FLOOD CLEAN UP- Update from Crawford Co. Emergency Management
Submitted by admin1 on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 16:10
Debris left by the flooding by Washington Street Park. (Melissa R. Collum/Courier Press).
FLOOD CLEAN UP- Update from Crawford Co. Emergency Management and the City of Prairie du Chien
As of 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 5, 2023 the river stage is 19.1 feet.
211 ACTIVE -
To get any potential reimbursement from the government for water damages, citizens names need to be on the 211 list.
Residents can call 211, press 1 for local disaster, and an agent will assist in taking their report. If any financial assistance becomes available, your name needs to be on this list. Additionally, people can self-report online using the 211-disaster reporting form here:
SAND BAG REMOVAL
If you have sandbags and you want to dispose of them, please take them to the city parking lot behind the radio station. Cut open the bag and place sand in a pile and discard the sandbag in the trash receptacle that has been provided.
Anyone needing help removing the sandbags from their property should call 211 and give that information. We will work with volunteers to help get those sandbags removed.
DUMPSTERS for flood damage
Dumpsters for flood clean up are located at the radio station, on/near Main and Washington, near/on Cedar street and Main, one on the island, and one in the cul-de-sac on Fowler street for the south end of town.
ISLAND IS CLOSED! There should be no one driving on the Island, unless permission has been obtained by the City. This includes UTVs.
ENTERING RESTRICTED AREAS – The following rules apply in both the City of Prairie du Chien and throughout Crawford County: Upon entering any restricted area, you must call the Crawford County Dispatch Center (608-326-8414) and state your name, contact number in case of emergency, the length of time and purpose for being in the restricted area. Upon leaving, you must notify the Dispatch Center that you are leaving the restricted area. Each time a person enters and leaves a restricted area, they are responsible for moving the barricades that are blocking the road. For example, when you arrive, move barricade, drive through, and then immediately stop and replace the barricades behind you. Repeat the process when exiting as well.
1. You can receive permits, at no cost, at Prairie du Chien City Hall between 8 AM and 4:30 PM.
2. All permits will be approved prior to issuance.
3. Permits are required for any businesses located or operating in the restricted area.
4. Access by boats is permissible at your own discretion, BUT law enforcement/fire personnel will not transport by boat. Please keep in mind a slow no-wake is in effect for all waters under the jurisdiction of the city of Prairie du Chien.
5. VIOLATIONS OF THESE RULES COULD RESULT IN PENALTIES OR REVOCATION OF FURTHER ACCESS TO RESTRICTED AREAS.
STREET CLOSURES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT
· North Main St is closed from Court Street to Frederick Street
· Washington Street from North Beaumont to North Main Street
· 1st from West Wells Street to West Brunson Street
· Prairie Street from Pine Street North
· All of St. Feriole Island
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