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LadyGecko
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The City that I live in is half flooded out/under water
I am extremely fortunate to be on high ground and i pray that we will have no flooding here
At this point in time there is no water in my cellar or anywhere near the streets around my home
My gf across town is not so lucky-she has water coming into her house and I pray that she won't lose everything
I know that she doesn't have flood insurance
Please pray for everyone here that is being affected by the flooding
I am so thankfull that it is not affecting me and I feel so badly for all those poor people
Here is a press release about what is going on here
WGFA News Director and Iroquois County ESDA Director Carl Gerdovich is moderating live from Watseka
Watseka Fire Chief Dave Mayotte - 180 People Evacuated - 23 Animals - 27 Evacuations Left -
1 Foundation Collapse and gas leak - 10 Boats from Martinton, Papineau, Chebanse, Watseka, Conservation -
40 People doing evacuations since 3am - No [...]
WGFA News Director and Iroquois County ESDA Director Carl Gerdovich is moderating live from Watseka
Watseka Fire Chief Dave Mayotte - 180 People Evacuated - 23 Animals - 27 Evacuations Left - 1 Foundation Collapse
And gas leak - 10 Boats from Martinton, Papineau, Chebanse, Watseka, Conservation -
40 People doing evacuations since 3am - No injuries to report.
Calvary Lutheran Red Cross is closed and moved to Trinity. Power company and Gas Company are out.
Power is being shut down by grid. You will need to call to determine if it's safe to get back into.
Water came up fast overnight. IDot is detouring across Watseka Crescent City North through Donovan to Sheldon -
Route 1 to Donovan and around.
Trying to keep traffic out of Watseka.
A curfew will be set tonight in flooded areas
Watseka Police Chief Roger Lebeck is flying over the city with Natural Resources -
Sargeant Jeremy Douglas reports that a curfew and state of emergency will be declared.
Those in the residence can stay but if they leave they will not be allowed back into their residence
until daylight
Several officials met to determine a plan of attack
Watseka Mayor John Weidert - Work of those helping is appreciated.
City is trying to provide for the health and welfare of the city.
This is expected to be the worst flood experienced in the city of Watseka. Expected to crest tomorrow afternoon.
A Proclamation of Local Disaster has been issued and allows the city to later make application
To the state and federal government to hopefully get reimbursement for the resources outlayed.
Additional manpower for traffic direction will be needed. Local merchants are offering to do what they can for the city
and we're seeing the best in people coming out in this time of need.
A curfew will be in place starting from dusk to dawn for the flooded or affected areas to limit
And control pilfering and interference with rescue efforts.
Best under the circumstances.
Shelters are currently at Trinity and Red Cross… Calvary Lutheran has been shut down.
Long Term accomodations are pending
Dave Mayotte - Day 2 priorities after evacuation. If the water goes down quick you can get back to work.
City priorities are to get the roads cleaned up so they are passable and that the sewer system is up.
It's a wait and see effort.
Inspection of areas for safety is of most importance.
Evacuation from 77 houses that were evacuated in the town that will have major water damage.
This does not include self evacuees.
Damage estimate is not going to be available until assessment is made.
Evacuation has been smooth with great cooperation.
Evacuation started on the South end of town near Belmont then moving to Park and Sheridan,
then onto the North Side of town.
Carl Gerdovich - Great cooperation from local and state officials is greatly appreciated.
Another news conference is set for 4pm.
Crest should be with a record of 27.3 feet tomorrow and expected to receed next week
that information from hydrologists with the NWS. 1958 was 26.31 in 1958. New record is expected to be 26.6
Next news conference will be again tomorrow morning
I am extremely fortunate to be on high ground and i pray that we will have no flooding here
At this point in time there is no water in my cellar or anywhere near the streets around my home
My gf across town is not so lucky-she has water coming into her house and I pray that she won't lose everything
I know that she doesn't have flood insurance
Please pray for everyone here that is being affected by the flooding
I am so thankfull that it is not affecting me and I feel so badly for all those poor people
Here is a press release about what is going on here
WGFA News Director and Iroquois County ESDA Director Carl Gerdovich is moderating live from Watseka
Watseka Fire Chief Dave Mayotte - 180 People Evacuated - 23 Animals - 27 Evacuations Left -
1 Foundation Collapse and gas leak - 10 Boats from Martinton, Papineau, Chebanse, Watseka, Conservation -
40 People doing evacuations since 3am - No [...]
WGFA News Director and Iroquois County ESDA Director Carl Gerdovich is moderating live from Watseka
Watseka Fire Chief Dave Mayotte - 180 People Evacuated - 23 Animals - 27 Evacuations Left - 1 Foundation Collapse
And gas leak - 10 Boats from Martinton, Papineau, Chebanse, Watseka, Conservation -
40 People doing evacuations since 3am - No injuries to report.
Calvary Lutheran Red Cross is closed and moved to Trinity. Power company and Gas Company are out.
Power is being shut down by grid. You will need to call to determine if it's safe to get back into.
Water came up fast overnight. IDot is detouring across Watseka Crescent City North through Donovan to Sheldon -
Route 1 to Donovan and around.
Trying to keep traffic out of Watseka.
A curfew will be set tonight in flooded areas
Watseka Police Chief Roger Lebeck is flying over the city with Natural Resources -
Sargeant Jeremy Douglas reports that a curfew and state of emergency will be declared.
Those in the residence can stay but if they leave they will not be allowed back into their residence
until daylight
Several officials met to determine a plan of attack
Watseka Mayor John Weidert - Work of those helping is appreciated.
City is trying to provide for the health and welfare of the city.
This is expected to be the worst flood experienced in the city of Watseka. Expected to crest tomorrow afternoon.
A Proclamation of Local Disaster has been issued and allows the city to later make application
To the state and federal government to hopefully get reimbursement for the resources outlayed.
Additional manpower for traffic direction will be needed. Local merchants are offering to do what they can for the city
and we're seeing the best in people coming out in this time of need.
A curfew will be in place starting from dusk to dawn for the flooded or affected areas to limit
And control pilfering and interference with rescue efforts.
Best under the circumstances.
Shelters are currently at Trinity and Red Cross… Calvary Lutheran has been shut down.
Long Term accomodations are pending
Dave Mayotte - Day 2 priorities after evacuation. If the water goes down quick you can get back to work.
City priorities are to get the roads cleaned up so they are passable and that the sewer system is up.
It's a wait and see effort.
Inspection of areas for safety is of most importance.
Evacuation from 77 houses that were evacuated in the town that will have major water damage.
This does not include self evacuees.
Damage estimate is not going to be available until assessment is made.
Evacuation has been smooth with great cooperation.
Evacuation started on the South end of town near Belmont then moving to Park and Sheridan,
then onto the North Side of town.
Carl Gerdovich - Great cooperation from local and state officials is greatly appreciated.
Another news conference is set for 4pm.
Crest should be with a record of 27.3 feet tomorrow and expected to receed next week
that information from hydrologists with the NWS. 1958 was 26.31 in 1958. New record is expected to be 26.6
Next news conference will be again tomorrow morning