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2008 Flood Information and Resources

Press Releases:

PRESS RELEASE 2:00 P.M. 6/26/08 - Updates news regarding water samples and where to take samples for testing.

PRESS RELEASE 3:17 p.m. 6/16/08 - Veterans who were affected by recent flooding may be eligible for assistance through the Disabled American Veterans - 7KB [PDF]

PRESS RELEASE 4:44 p.m. 6/13/08 - DNR reminding visitors to check road and trail closures in the State

PRESS RELEASE 3:55 p.m. 6/13/08 - Free testing of private water samples - 9KB [PDF]

PRESS RELEASE 3:52 p.m. 6/12/08 - Free testing of water samples for nitrates for those with private wells in Fillmore County, damage estimates, assistance information - 9KB [PDF]

PRESS RELEASE 3:11 p.m. 6/11/08 - Prelim. damage assessment, Water test kits, Red Cross Info, Art in the Park info. (Lanesboro) - 9KB [PDF]

PRESS RELEASE 8:36 a.m. 6/11/08 - Governor Pawlenty declares state of emergency in Fillmore and Houston counties - 87KB [PDF]

PRESSS RELEASE UPDATE 4:27 p.m. 6/9/08 - Road closing and condition updates, city waste water system info., etc. - 16KB [PDF]

INITIAL PRESS RELEASE 12:22 p.m. 6/9/08 - Road closings, evacuation information, etc. - 8KB [PDF]

Safety and Cleanup Information:

Preventing and Solving Sewage Treatment Problems During a Flood - 20KB [PDF]

Disinfecting Flooded Wells - 15KB [PDF]

Contamination of Buildings by Fuel Oil Due to Flooding - 13KB [PDF]

Protecting Your Health During a Flood - 22KB [PDF]

Directions for the Safe Use of Bleach - 13KB [PDF]

Other Resources:

Asbestos Hazards Due to Flooding (MN Dept. of Health Fact Sheet)

Mold in Homes (MN Department of Health Fact Sheet)