Flood recovery continues, almost a year later
February 19, 2009

Eastern Iowa is still recovering from the tremendous flooding of the summer of 2008. The damage is still evident in parts of Cedar Rapids, but some good news has come about in Cedar Falls, where the Cedar Falls Utilities are almost back in their main facilities, after having been pushed out by floodwaters from the Cedar River (which sits just a stone's throw away). As spring approaches, communities across Iowa need to prepare for the possibility of new flooding with stormwater controls like flap gates and backup pumping systems, and homeowners ought to check their sump pumps. Those looking to make an investment in protecting their homes may wish to consider the value of battery-backup sump pumps.

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last revised February 2009