[Vision2020] PR - Snow and Rain Forecasted Flood Warning Issued

[Stephanie Kalasz]

City of Moscow
Administration
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
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e     |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:griedner at ci.moscow.id.us>
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PRESS RELEASE
Additional Snow and Rain Forecasted, Flood Warning Issued - City Provides Resources to Assist Citizens

March 21, 2012 (Moscow, Idaho) - The National Weather Service in Spokane, Washington has issued a flood warning for southwestern Latah County.  With additional rain and snow accumulations forecasted, it is anticipated that local stream levels, particularly Paradise Creek may rise later today as rain and melting snow feed into the creek.  Rising water from Paradise Creek could potentially affect Bridge Street and Hillcrest Drive in Moscow.  Other small streams are expected to flow at unusually high levels for the next 24 hours.

In light of these conditions, the City of Moscow Streets Department asks residents to be aware of the potential for rising water.  City crews will monitor water levels and continually check traditional trouble areas.  Residents are encouraged to be aware of storm drain catch basins in front of their homes, and are asked to clear those drains as need to keep water flowing.

The City has a large supply of sand bags that are available to residents should localized flooding occur.  As the City is supplying the materials, citizens are asked to fill the bags they need.  For sand please visit the City of Moscow Street Shop at 650 N. Van Buren Street; for more information please call 208-883-7097.

For concerns regarding water levels please contact the Streets Department at 208-883-7097 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.  For emergency flooding concerns contact Whitcom at any hour by calling 911 or 208-882-COPS.
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Story Contact: Tyler Palmer, Street/Vehicle Maintenance Manager
Phone: 208.883.7096
Email: tpalmer at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:tpalmer at ci.moscow.id.us>


The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources. We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.



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