Sandbag Removal – Update 07/18/2018

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SANDBAG REMOVAL-CITY PICK-UP AT THE CURB

The City will provide curbside pick-up and disposal of sandbags.  Please call City Hall at 507-831-6129 to register your address for pickup.  Only registered properties will receive sandbag pick-up!  All sandbags need to be on the curb by Monday 7/23/2018. 

 

If you would like assistance with getting sandbags to the curb, please contact the BARC office at 507-831-2375.

 

 

Property Damage Reporting – DUE BY JULY 20th

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We are asking owners to report their property damage to City Hall.  This information is needed so we may relay to both government and volunteer organizations that may be willing to respond and lend aid.

The information needed is in the Property Damage Form.  This form can be completed and returned to City Hall at 444 9th street, or residents may call City Hall at 507-831-6129 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to report their damage.

Please return all Damage Report forms to City Hall by July 20th.

 

Rain Forecast

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Cottonwood County and City of Windom Officials are aware of the forecast for significant rain for the area.  We have been in contact with the National Weather Service about the rain forecast and how it relates to river levels.  Forecasters are running models that show river levels will likely rise if we receive significant rainfall; however, they are not expected to rise to the levels we saw over the weekend.

 

We will continue to monitor the forecasts and river levels as well as stay in contact with forecasters with the National Weather Service.  Please leave your sandbags in place until advised to remove them.

Matching Volunteers to Residents Needing Assistance

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The BARC office will be coordinating the effort to find volunteer assistance for residents needing assistance with flood damage clean-up. 

If you are willing to volunteer please register with the BARC office at 507-831-2375. 

If you need assistance or know someone that could use assistance with flood damage clean-up please call the BARC office at 507-831-2375. 

Business, Arts & Recreation Center, Inc.

PO Box 123, 1012 5th Ave.
Windom, MN 56101-0123
507-831-2375
 Facebook:  BARC Windom
barcwindom@windomnet.com

 

Click here for directions to the BARC Building

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Homeowners BEWARE – FEMA Scam!!

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Residents in Tracy have reported receiving calls from solicitors pretending to be FEMA representatives.  THIS IS A SCAM!.  FEMA will not be calling you.  Please do not provide any information over the phone.  Any door-to-door solicitors are required to have a valid City permit.  You should ask to view this City permit prior to providing solicitors any information.

Please call City Hall at 507-831-6129 if you have any questions.

 

Emergency Council Meetings Schedule – Televised

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Friday July 6, 2018 5:00 p.m.

Saturday July 7, 2018 8:00 a.m.

Saturday July 7, 2018 5:00 p.m.

Sunday July 8, 2018 8:00 a.m.

Sunday July 8, 2018 5:00 p.m.

Monday July 9, 2018 5:00 p.m.

Debris Removal & Cleanup (not including sand bags)

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Property owners are responsible for the cleanup and debris removal from their property and homes. Property owners are asked to take the following steps when cleaning up and rebuilding.

  • Contact your insurance company. The City, County and State have all filed a state of emergency and are requesting funding and financial assistance but this is not guaranteed. Your insurance coverage is the best option for financial assistance.
  • Complete Property Damage Form This form provides valuable information to the City that can be used for requesting state or federal funds and tracking damage for future events. The form can be found on the City’s website or at City hall, 444 9th Street, Windom, MN.
  • Take photos and keep records/receipts. Document the work that you do and keep all receipts, including landfill. Take photos before you start demo and cleanup work. This information will help with insurance claims and may be needed for the City to receive funding.
  • Landfill Guidelines Be familiar with landfill regulations and hours of operation before loading or hauling material to the landfill. Garbage should be kept separate from demo material to avoid additional expense. Landfill information can be found on the City’s website or at City Hall, 444 9th Street, Windom, MN. Make sure to tell landfill personnel that the material is from the flood event.

 

Debris Disposal – Landfill Information

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COTTONWOOD COUNTY LANDFILL

ALL MATERIAL HAULED TO THE LANDFILL SHOULD BE SEPARATED INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES. MIXED LOADS WILL BE CONSIDERED GARBAGE AND CHARGED ACCORDINGLY.

 

GARBAGE/MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE-$69.07 PER TON: Clothing, empty paint cans, empty caulk tubes, curtains, food, treated lumber, furniture, carpet, etc.

CANNOT CONTAIN: tires, appliances, pesticide containers, asbestos, recyclables, brush, compost, liquids, metals, batteries, industrial and hazardous waste.

 

DEMOLITION-$25.00 PER TON: Doors, windows, toilets, insulation, shingles, tin, plastic pipe, siding, lumber, etc.

CANNOT CONTAIN: garbage/solid waste, cans, caulk tubes, tires, food, carpet, paint cans, brush, cardboard, appliances, plastic, paper from insulation and shingles, treated lumber, etc.

 

Landfill hours are:

Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm (must be in gate by 3:30 and unloaded by 4:00)

1st and 3rd Saturday 8am to 12pm

Household Hazardous Waste Facility open Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm

 

For more information call 507-831-3781

 

The County is considering extending Saturday hours. The City will update this information if needed.