Bismarck city of ND asks the residents to "heed warnings and take necessary precautions" as Missouri river flooding caused the city authorities to declare emergency.
Bismarck is starting to evacuate it's south side reports this Twit. The National Guard is going to use explosives to break up an ice jam south of Bismarck, ND. Hopefully it gets rid of some of this flood water.
The city has put out the following release about the Bismarck flooding.
Burleigh County and City of Bismarck have declared flood emergencies. The National Guard is providing assistance at this time.
Evacuees are asked to turn off their gas and electricity before leaving their residence.
Hotline Number for Questions
701-355-1579
Open 24 Hours
Citizens needing help sandbagging or evacuating.
Contact family and friends.
If medical emergency, dial 911
FREE, filled sandbags are available:
Bismarck Civic Center
315 S 5th St
Open 24 Hours
City of Bismarck Landfill – Bailer Building
2111 N 52nd St
Bypass the scale and follow the directions
Open until 8:00 PM tonight only and then will revert to Civic Center.
The House of Prayer Lutheran Church location for sandbags is now closed, and the Burleigh County Highway Department sandbagging operation is closed.
Shelter Available for Flood Evacuees
First Free Evangelical Address
205 43rd Avenue NE (off North Washington St)
223-3330
Transportation
Individuals needing transportation can call Taxi 9000 at 223-9000. Taxis are operating in Bismarck only.
Pets
Pets will be relocated to the Bismarck Police Department.
Evacuation
Any area south of the Bismarck Expressway and West of South Washington Street as well as any area south of Burleigh Avenue from the Missouri River to Apple Creek needs to prepare for potential flooding.
The Missouri River continues to rise due to an ice jam. At some point, Apple Creek will also need to purge; however, Oahe remains iced over and the water will flow north.
Please consider personal protective measures such as moving items from basements to higher levels.
Crests
Water levels will continue to rise until the ice jam is gone. Ice jams are unpredictable, and we are unable to anticipate river levels at this time.
Future Plans
The ND National Guard and Corps of Engineer’s ice jam expert are considering various options such as salt and blasting. These options will begin when weather conditions are favorable. We are hopeful that operations will begin in the morning (3-25-09).
Current Road Closures
East Divide Avenue between 35th St N and Channel Dr
Temporary closure (6-9PM 3-24-09) of South Washington St. between Billings Dr and Victoria Circle.
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