Bremen Flood Clean-up Ongoing

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

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.”

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Plymouth Street Department to Assist Residents with Flood Cleanup

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

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.

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Marshall County Health Department Urging Residents to Use Caution During Clean Up and Recovery

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

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 →

Friday Update from Marshall County Emergency Management Agency

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

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 →

Indiana Department of Homeland Security Collecting Property Damage Reports, Following Flooding

Posted on Author Michael Gallenberger

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.

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Inmates Assist with Sandbag Needs in Marshall County

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

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.

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EMA Director: Flooding Not a Concern

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

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.”

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Be Aware of Rising Water

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

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.”

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