Flooding in the Midwest
This lens is all about the 2008 Midwest flooding. This flood has grown to historic proportions that haven't been seen in modern times. All up and down the Mississippi River, people have been affected by this disaster and it is not over. Bookmark us to keep up with the latest news, photos and videos from this tragedy.
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FloodStock 2008
In Cedar Rapids, we have experienced a devastating blow to our economy from the historic flooding. When the river crested at almost twelve feet higher than ever in recorded history, more than 3,900 homes were flooded as 1,300 city blocks were inundated with water.
Between 6,000 and 7,000 jobs were lost as hundreds of local and national businesses were flooded. Early damage estimates are already in the billions, and will rise.
It will take great effort to rebuild our economy to sustain growth in Cedar Rapids. A group of local businesses have teamed up with the Cedar Rapids and Marion Chambers of Commerce, the Jaycees, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, and several other local and national organizations to help bring economic relief to individuals and businesses affected by the flood.
We are holding an event, FloodStock 2008, as the vehicle to generate funds for this relief.
We would like to call upon you to help us rebuild our infrastructure as soon as possible. Please ask yourself what you or your organization can do to help our event be an overwhelming success.
Please visit www.floodstock.org or contact myself, Amy Stevens or Matt Schultz to let us know what you can do to help.
- Jeffrey Kiley
Between 6,000 and 7,000 jobs were lost as hundreds of local and national businesses were flooded. Early damage estimates are already in the billions, and will rise.
It will take great effort to rebuild our economy to sustain growth in Cedar Rapids. A group of local businesses have teamed up with the Cedar Rapids and Marion Chambers of Commerce, the Jaycees, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, and several other local and national organizations to help bring economic relief to individuals and businesses affected by the flood.
We are holding an event, FloodStock 2008, as the vehicle to generate funds for this relief.
We would like to call upon you to help us rebuild our infrastructure as soon as possible. Please ask yourself what you or your organization can do to help our event be an overwhelming success.
Please visit www.floodstock.org or contact myself, Amy Stevens or Matt Schultz to let us know what you can do to help.
- Jeffrey Kiley
News from Google
- No major changes in midwest flooding
- There are no major changes to report in areas affected by flooding in the midwest area so far this evening. Motorists have been warned to exercise extreme ...
- Government confirms more flood assistance
- In the Midwest the next five days are expected to be crucial for Limerick and areas around the Shannon region. Yesterday the Chairman of the National ...
- Legislation would extend deadline for flood tax breaks
- by Matt Kelley on November 24, 2009 Disaster victims across the Midwest would have more time to apply for tax breaks to help them repair or replace their ...
- Weather History: November 29: Record Warm, Cold, Snow, Ice, Floods & World ...
- The mercury plunged well below zero from the Midwest, to the northern Plains & Rockies. It marked the culmination of a 2 week long cold wave caused by a ...
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Flood Links
- Floods Monitor - NOAAWatch
- Latest Midwest Flooding Information
- Yahoo
- Photos
- June 2008 Midwest floods
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- TH - Flood '08
- Full coverage of the floods of 2008 in the tri-state area, including stories, photos and videos
- Iowa 2008 Floods Information Site - State of Iowa
- State of Iowa 2008 Flood Resource Site. Official information on 2008 Iowa Floods. Press Releases, Disaster Declarations, Official News and Information.
- 2008Flood.org
- Volunteers and Materials for Iowa Cities Affected by the Floods of 2008
- Wisconsin Emergency Management:
- 2008 Flood Information
- 2008 Flood Keokuk IA - iReport.com
- More pictures of Keouk IA area flood
- Save Iowa - Donate to Help the 2008 Flood Victims of Iowa
- Donate to the victims of the 2008 Iowa Floods. Almost every major city in Iowa, from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids to Waterloo, is affected by the flooding. Some cities, like Palo, Iowa, have been completley destroyed. This flood is not typically covered by homeowners insurance, so Iowans need our help
- 2008 Flood Damage Photos
- Iowa NRCS
- Iowa City flood of 2008. Flood plan. | Iowa Liberal
- Here is a copy of the Iowa City 500 year flood plan.
- KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Flood Watch
- FLOOD OF 2008
- FLOOD OF 2008
- Flood 2008 Photos - MoDNR
- Department of Natural Resources, environmental assistance, air, land and water quality.
- Flood Information
- The Iowa State Bar Association has established this special website to bring you comprehensive news about attorneys affected by the recent floods and tornadoes in Iowa, and how you can assist them in rebuilding or continuing their practices.
Blog Posts from Google
- Midwest flooding: the next Katrina? | AQsaint.com
- In 1993 ? the last time such severe flooding plagued the Midwest ? the region's system of levees was quickly reevaluated by the Army Corps of Engineers and determined inadequate. The cost to repair and, in some cases, ...
- Photos: Iowa Flooding « Red Cross Midwest Flooding
- Photos: Iowa Flooding. Red Cross worker Joe Hansen arrived in Iowa yesterday to assist with the response to major flooding. Here are a few photos he shot from his cell phone. While these are not high resolution images, ...
- Further floods expected, as road closure hits Limerick | Newstalk ...
- Further floods expected, as road closure hits Limerick. Parts of counties Clare and Limerick are being warned to expect further flooding this afternoon. The ESB has released 10% more water than normal at Parteen Weir in the Midwest to ...
- Photo: Spring Green Wisconsin « Red Cross Midwest Flooding
- Wisconsin Flooding 6.13.08. The Round Barn in Spring Green, Wis., a landmark for many throughout the state, wasn't spared from the rising flood waters that struck Spring Green earlier this week. This entry was posted on Saturday, ...
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