EMBARRAS AND WABASH RIVER FLOOD

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JUNE 19, 2008

As the flood waters recede, the Road Commissioners are inspecting the roadways for safety. Please call the Sheriff's Department for information on safe road access. Home owners are advised to follow safety precautions first when returning to their homes.

Before starting the cleanup process, document with pictures the condition of the home. This documentation is important and will be used by the FEMA damage assessment teams. We are working through the local EPA to have dumpsters and guidelines placed in the affected areas.

Flood clean up kits and disaster information are available at the Lawrence County Health Department Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The free cleanup kits are filled with a variety of cleaning supplies and personal protection equipment.

American Red Cross Vincennes Chapter has established information phone lines for disaster victims to call with questions and to get clean up information. The phone number is
1-866-GET-INFO (1-866-438-4636).

The No Burn Order has been lifted on Lawrence County except for Lawrence-Allison Fire Protection District from CR 1400E to the Wabash River and CR 1600N to the Fire District Southern border in the flood affected areas. This order will be in effect until further notice.

Potable water is available at local retail locations. Dispensing has ceased at all water distributing sites.

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EXPOSED TO FLOOD WATERS
JUNE 12, 2008

IF ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN IN FLOOD WATERS AND HAS NOT HAD A TETNUS SHOT
IN THE PAST 10 YEARS, YOU NEED TO GET ONE AND THEY ARE AVAILABLE AT
THE LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

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