Fargo, City of ('09 Flood Information), INDEX

Yard Damage Restoration Program

The City of Fargo has established a yard restoration program for damage caused in the construction of primary levees to protect the City during the 2009 flood. Claims must be submitted to the City of Fargo Planning Department by August 31, 2009.

To apply go to:

http://www.cityoffargo.com/attachments/26bef01d-aaf4-48ce-8c59-fd3d2dce6838/Yard%20Damage%20Claim%20Form.pdf

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Flood warnings with specific locations:

http://printer.wunderground.com/auto/printer/ND/fargo.html

What you should know
Flooding within the City of Fargo typically occurs along the Red River between the months of March, April and May. This flooding may be caused by a variety of factors including spring thaw, heavy rains and water flowing into the Red River from downstream locations.

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Computer Kiosk
A computer kiosk has been set up in front of the City Commission Chambers at Fargo City Hall, 200 3rd St. N., for those who cannot access online information from home. City employees are also available at the kiosk to help citizens navigate the flood web site.

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Property questions: 701-241-1545

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How To Volunteer
Volunteer Hotline - 701-476-4000
Hotline will be staffed starting Friday, March 20.
Call between 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.

All volunteers are asked to park at the Fargodome in lot C (Southeast corner) and take shuttles to sandbag headquarters. To make sure shifts are equally covered, volunteers are also asked to call the volunteer hotline, 476-4000, before arriving on site.

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What's Happening Now/Current river levels: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=fgf&gage=fgon8&view=1,1,1,1,1,1

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Projected river levels: http://ffdt.rrbdin.org/index.php

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Interactive Fargo Flood Zone maps:

Maps may take several minutes to download with dial-up modems.

FEMA Floodplain Map: http://gis.ci.fargo.nd.us/website/fargo/viewer.asp?theValue=fgofloodfema&Cmd=INIT

Flood Stage Map: http://www.cityoffargo.com/Flood09/FargoFloodStageMap.aspx

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Flood Protection Plan: http://www.cityoffargo.com/CityInfo/Floodprotection/

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Protecting Your Home:

Sandbagging: http://www.cityoffargo.com/Flood09/Sandbagging/

Sump Pump Maintenance: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/disaster/flood/sumppumpquest.html

Reduce Flooding From Drains: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/disaster/flood/floodingfromdrains.html

Flooding, Excess Rains and Basements: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/disaster/flood/floodingandexcessraininbasements.html

Steps to Reduce Flood and Water Damage:
http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/disaster/flood/stepsreducehomeflooddamage.html

Flood Insurance:
http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/about/nfip_overview.jsp

NDSU Extension Service Flood Site:
http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/disaster/flood.html

Water Backup Prevention: http://media.cityoffargo.com/flood/waterbackup.doc

Electrical and Natural Gas Safety:
http://www.xcelenergy.com/Company/Newsroom/Current%20Issues/Pages/RedRiverValleyFloods.aspx

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Tetnus Shot Clinic:
http://www.cityoffargo.com/attachments/26bef01d-aaf4-48ce-8c59-fd3d2dce6838/Tetanus%20Shot%20Clinic%20Poster.pdf

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No. Dakota Dept. of Health:
http://www.ndhealth.gov/flood

Red River Flood '09 (Broken link -redirects)
http://wcco.com/weathernewsstories/red.river.flooding.2.965733.html