Those needing to rebuild after the flooding event in Marshall County will not need to pay permit fees to do so.
The Marshall County Commissioners unanimously approved a request from Marshall County Plan Director Ralph Booker and Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt to waive permit fees for those affected by flood waters. DeWitt asks that anyone needing to rebuild must report that activity to his office.
The Marshall County Commissioners continue to assess damage left behind by flood waters.
Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery said the volunteer piece of the Marshall County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan went very well, but several important aspects were missing concerning response.
The Town of Bremen is still working to clean up after flood waters wreaked havoc in the area last week.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the wastewater treatment facility was under close watch as two to three feet of water surrounded the plant.
“It remained operational all the way through, but we were really close in getting water into our electrical components which would have been a really big mess,” explained Weldy. “The town guys worked around the clock. We had three fire trucks and eight hoses to pump water out of there in order to keep the facility above water to function correctly.”
Over 400 tons of sand was hauled in to fill sandbags for Plymouth residents. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night that about $3,500 was spent to haul the sand and get sand bags. He said the sand bags don’t store very well, but will do what he can.
The Plymouth City Council took action to assist those affected with flood damage with cleanup efforts.
A resolution was passed Monday night that moves $100,000 within the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund into contractual services for relief efforts. Street Department Superintendent Jim Marquardt said residents and businesses suffering damage from the flood should separate drywall, carpeting and wood items from electronics and appliances and place it in an area to be picked up. Chemicals will be under the jurisdiction of the Solid Waste District. The debris will be picked up by members of the street department and disposed of as necessary.
As individuals transition from reacting to recovering, Marshall County Health officials are urging residents to use extreme caution while dealing with floodwaters.
In a statement released today, Marshall County Health Department Administrator Christine Stinson said the flood of 2018 will most certainly leave devastation behind. She added that though everyone will want to clean up and repair their homes and communities as quickly as possible, we must remember that floodwaters and the remains of floodwaters are dangerous to your health. Continue reading
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery is keeping the community posted with the most recent information regarding conditions within the county.
Director Avery reports that a “Watch” level travel advisory remains in place for the City of Plymouth and all of Marshall County, as of 9:34 a.m. Avery added so far, a Disaster Declaration has not been implemented and reminded community members that this distinction would not be related to travel advisories.
Friday morning, the Yellow River had crested at 17.65 ft and it was at 17.6 feet and steady around 9:30 a.m. The Yellow River is expected to fall below flood stage at 13 ft around 11 p.m. on Monday, February 26th. Meanwhile, around the same time Friday morning the Tippecanoe River at Ora was at 15.59 ft and it is not expected to rise any further. Continue reading
Those who’ve experienced property damage due to recent flooding can report it to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Department officials say homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profit organizations can all report uninsured damage caused by severe storms and flooding since February 15. That could include structural damage to homes, as well as the loss of personal property.
Inmates at the Marshall County Jail assisted community members in need of sandbags on Tuesday.
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel and officers transported inmates to the Marshall County Highway Department where the trustees worked to fill hundreds of sandbags for area residents to deter the threat of flooding. The inmates were under the supervision of Marshall County Community Corrections Field Officers.
According to local authorities, the Marshall County Commissioners have issued a travel warning in German Township due to flooding.
Additionally, Highway Supervisor Jason Peters provided an updated list of road closures. Continue reading
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters updated the list of closed roads in the county due to flooding issues. Also listed are roads with high water warnings.
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery has placed the county under a “watch” level travel advisory. He urges essential travel only.
The amount of rain we’ve seen over the last few days is not a cause for concern, according to Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery.
He said the areas that normally see high water or minor flooding issues did experience those issues over the weekend.
“We did have some roads that were closed due to high water again,” said Avery. “We were fortunate that we didn’t get the heavy rain that occurred Friday night and again Sunday afternoon so that spared us from additional flooding concerns.”
With spring comes the chance of heavy rainfall and flooding, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency says now’s the time to make sure you’re ready. Continue reading
Rain in the area has precipitated a rather soggy start to the Spring season. Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery says low-lying area flooding is always a concern.
“People who live in areas who normally see flooding may see some flooding now,” said Avery. “Fortunately for us, the ground has thawed so the water is able to be absorbed. Most of the rivers are well below flood level right now but we’ll have to keep monitoring the river levels because we’re anticipating even more rain into early next week.”
The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency is taking flood damage information from area residents following heavy rainstorms on Friday and Saturday.
A Plymouth resident is urging the city to move ahead with plans to resolve some of the flooding issues in the Candy Lane area. Continue reading
The City of Plymouth is looking at ways to reduce the risk of flooding in some of the eastern portions of the city. In particular, those who live on Candy Lane saw a significant amount of flooding last July. Continue reading
If April showers bring May flowers, they are also capable of bringing floods to the local area.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is urging residents this week to plan ahead for potential floods, in recognition of Flood Safety Awareness Week. Continue reading
