Updated 2:00 PM 9/3/08

The Des Moines River has returned below Flood Stage ( 10 feet ).  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is forecasting that the Des Moines River should remain within nomal limits.  This forecast does not account for additional rainfall, which could push the river back up.   

CLICK HERE for information on RETURNING HOME for Wapello County Residents who were flooded out.

RECOVERY ASSISTANCE - FEMA
Residents who have suffered damages or losses due to the flood should register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621- 3362). Applications can also be made online at www.fema.gov.  Residents needing Internet access for applying for assistance programs can use the computers at the Ottumwa Public Library.

Personas que sufrieron daños dibido a las inundaciones pueden inscribirse con FEMA para recibir assistencia, llamando al 1-800-621-3362 (oprima la opción dos para hablar a un especialista en español). O puede utilizar en Internet, visitando el sitio www.fema.gov. Hay varios programas de asistencia que están disponibles, y se invitan a todas las personas afectadas explorar estes recursos por medio de inscribirse con FEMA.

Residents contacting FEMA for assistance will need to have, a return phone number, address of damaged property, Social Security number, current mailing address, a brief description of damages, insurance information if applicable, and bank account information if you would choose to have assistance benefits deposited directly in your bank account.

FLOOD INSURANCE
The National Flood Insurance Program was established to help people recover from floods by offering them affordable flood insurance.  Learn more at www.floodsmart.gov

The community's patience and support played an important part in the sucessful fight against the Flood of '08.   Thanks to everyone who helped. 

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