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Date: Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Subject: MIDWEST UNDERWATER: Rivers Still Rising

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RELIEF GLOBAL
6/12/08: Midwest Underwater - Rivers Still Rising

Residents walk through several feet of floodwaters to get to higher ground along Rocky Ford Road in Columbus, Ind., 6/7/08. Hundreds of residents had to be rescued as floodwaters shut off several areas throughout the city… (Photo: AP/Columbus Republic, M. Dickbernd)

This alert represents available information at this time. As more calls for aid become known, we’ll post updates to this disaster report.

IN THIS ALERT:

1. Iowa: Rising Floodwaters Threaten Animals
2. More Refuge & Support Needs For Animal Victims
3. Report From Pasado’s Safe Haven
4. Iowa Floods: Mandatory Evacuations Expand
5. Indiana Flood Report: No Outside Help For Now

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1. Iowa: Rising Floodwaters Threaten Animals

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Maria Steele fights back tears after she and her cats Ching and Sushi were rescued from their flooded home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa… [Source.]

IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER MOVED TO FAIRGROUNDS

www.icanimalcenter.org/

IOWA CITY - Due to rising floodwaters, all Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center services have been relocated to emergency housing at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. The shelter at 111 Kirkwood Ave. is closed.

www.icanimalcenter.org/ — Please check back here frequently for updates or before going to the fairgrounds.

Pets of owners displaced by the flood can be taken to the fairgrounds, but if any other housing options are available, this is advised before bringing pets to fairgrounds. Phone service for The Center is temporarily unavailable, but soon will be transferred so that 319-356-5295 can be used.

SUPPLY NEEDS AT THIS TIME:

- Large, collapsible dog crates
- Large wire dog crates

SEND SUPPLIES TO:

DROP-OFF: Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds, BARN #1

*If coming from Hwy 80:
- take 218 South (on the West Side of Iowa City)
- get off on “Exit 89–Fairgrounds”
- 1/4 mile on left hand side

*If coming North:
- take 218 North
- get off on “Exit 89–Airport”
- 1/4 mile on left hand side

MAIL: Johnson County Agricultural Association
4261 Oak Crest Hill Road SE; Iowa City, IA 52246
Office: 319-337-5865
MARK PACKAGE FOR: Iowa City Animal Shelter

SEND MONETARY DONATIONS TO:

DONATE ONLINE OR BY MAIL:
www.facf.org/support/

Friends of the Animal Center Foundation
(Support group for Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center)
PO Box 1345; Iowa City, Iowa 52244
ph: 319-887-6083; email: info [at] facf.org

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2. More Refuge & Support Needs For Animal Victims

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Brandon Smith carries his two cats, Fry and Bender, to dry land from their flooded home, 6/12/08, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Much of the city was evacuated as the Cedar River continued to rise to record levels. More rain is predicted over the next few days. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25020185

REQUEST FOR ANIMAL KENNELS - CEDAR RAPIDS ANIMAL SHELTER

Staff evacuated 120 animals from the Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter due to the flooding, Sgt. Christy Hamblin said. Animals were taken to Kirkwood Community College Veterinary Clinic.

Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter is asking the public to bring any animal kennels to Kirkwood Vet Tech Center. They don’t have enough space for their cats.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE TO DROP-OFF OR SHIP ANIMAL KENNELS:

Call Terry Anderson, 319-360-3813
www.kcrg.com/floodwatch/howtohelp/19786734.html

EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR: LINN COUNTY SHELTER - COMPANION ANIMALS

www.kcrg.com/news/local/19821044.html
Kirkwood Equine Center, ph: 319-398-7107
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW; Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406

www.iowaequestrian.com/directions

From I-380, take Exit 13 and go East to Kirkwood Blvd. Then turn left and go North until 76th Ave. and turn right.

EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR: CEDAR VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY - COMPANION ANIMALS

No longer accepting animals.

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3. Report From Pasado’s Safe Haven

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Abel Ortiz, holding his dog “Chiquito,” wades out of his truck at his home In Oak Creek, Wis., 6/9/08. Floodwaters threatened dams along the Wisconsin River following heavy rain. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25020185

MIDWEST FLOODS – MORE RAIN TO COME?

EDITED FOR LENGTH. READ FULL: here

The death toll has risen to 22, and more flooding may be on the way as rivers overflow and reservoirs reach their limits. Severe storms have already crippled parts of the Midwest… We’ll continue to follow Midwest floods and provide updates as needed.

“RESCUE WAGGIN” HELPS INDIANA SHELTER WITH INFLUX OF FLOOD VICTIMS:

Local animal rescue groups have deployed to affected areas to save pets left behind in evacuated homes. PetSmart Rescue Waggin made an emergency stop to transfer Indiana shelter animals to make room for pets displaced by floods.

“Because pets suddenly orphaned from the rains could belong to someone in the community, it’s imperative they stay in the community,” says Della Maddalena of the Morgan County Humane Society. “By arranging for the Rescue Waggin’ to pick up and transfer dogs already at the shelter, we’re helping make space at Morgan County Humane Society for the influx of pets left homeless from [Indiana] flooding.”

DONATE TO MORGAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY / INDIANA FLOODS:

ONLINE (click DONATE at page bottom): www.mchumanesoc.org/

BY MAIL: Morgan County Humane Society, ph: 765-349-9177
690 West Mitchell Ave.; Martinsville, IN 46151

DONATE TO PETSMART CHARITIES/RESCUE WAGGIN:
www.petsmartcharities.org/donate/rescue-waggin.php

SIGN-UP FOR PASADO’S ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM:

Help Pasado’s be prepared for local disasters. Sign up for rescue team, here.

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4. Iowa Floods: Mandatory Evacuations Expand

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Charlie Lough herded his cattle onto the porch of his farm house 6/11/08 before he fled to safety from rising waters of the Cedar River, north of Vinton, Iowa. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25020185

‘Uncharted territory’ as city floods in Iowa
FULL STORY: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25020185

Levee breaks near city, thousands evacuate. Cedar Rapids also loses power; 55 of Iowa’s 99 counties are disaster areas.

Mandatory Evacuation Area Expanded in Cedar Rapids
FULL STORY: www.kcrg.com/news/local/19778169.html

CEDAR RAPIDS - The mandatory evacuation area within Cedar Rapids has been expanded to an area matching the 500 year flood plain map… City of Cedar Rapids personnel will alert residents and businesses in the area using the Code Red reverse 911 system, media announcements and going door-to-door…

MORE INFORMATION:

Thousands Flee As Waters Rise In Iowa
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/06/12/national/main4175838.shtml

Levee Breach Prompts Evacuation in Cedar Rapids Neighborhood
www.kcrg.com/news/local/19808239.html

U.S. Midwest Battles Flood Waters
en.epochtimes.com/news/8-6-11/71738.html

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5. Indiana Flood Report: No Outside Help For Now

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A fawn struggles against the fast-flowing White River as the animal tries to walk along a levee, 6/9/08 in Edwardsport, Ind. The fawn was swept off the levee but managed to swim to a bank and make [his/her] way from the water. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25020185

KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK - NOTES:

www.kinshipcircle.org/fact_sheets/KCDisasterAidNetwork.pdf

6/12/08: Since floods ravaged parts of Indiana (6/7/08), with hundreds of residents evacuated, KC Animal Disaster Aid Network has spoken with Indiana shelters/rescues to assess animal needs:

Terre Haute Humane Society: Not many calls for help from residents. Only one citizen south of shelter reports strays “everywhere.” A local boarding kennel has advertised housing for animals of people without resources. THHS has agreed to vaccinate the animals for them. Water is receding in Terre Haute…

Owen County Humane Society: Reports they are fine. Had to boat in to the shelter, but the shelter did not get any water in it.

Johnson County Animal Shelter: They seem to be the worst hit county. No response to inquiries yet…

Diann Wellman, EARS North Central Region Regional Director / Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin: EARS is not deploying at this time, having received similar information as KC that outside resources are not currently needed.

Former Katrina rescuer and Indiana resident Cris Stevens (also a fireman) has sought information for us from Emergency Management teams in Indiana.

So far no Indiana flood contacts have requested assistance, or their needs were met locally. If Indiana situation changes, we’ll provide updates.

Horses walk through a flooded field in Racine, Wis., just west of the Root River, on 6/8/08 after heavy rains. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25020185

HSUS DISASTER ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM - FIELD NOTES:

6/11/08: The HSUS animal rescue team deployed to Morgan County, Ind., in response to a request for assistance in the aftermath of severe flooding in the region. Upon their arrival, the team coordinated with local officials to assess the situation and address any pressing animal needs.

Morgan County Humane Society was housing approximately 55 dogs who were rescued after the floods. The HSUS team provided them with logistical support, much-needed pet food and other sheltering supplies.

The team was also contacted by the local sheriff’s department to assist with animal rescue. With word from the Morgan County Humane Society that no further outside help was needed, The HSUS team returned to headquarters. The rescued dogs will be held at the Morgan County Humane Society until they are reunited with their guardians or adopted.

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