Flash flooding affects Crisis Center of Johnson County after Wednesday storms
The offices took on several inches of water, the center reported Wednesday, but its food pantry services remain unaffected.
The pantry opened at noon Wednesday, as scheduled, and served a usual number of clients on Tuesday despite the storm, according to a news release from the Crisis Center. The facility's Crisis Line call center, however, had to move to a boardroom in the neighboring social services building.
The facility's south-facing offices saw some technology equipment destroyed in the flooding and the center is currently assessing the full extent of the damage. The Crisis Center's recovery is expected to take between three and five days, according to the release.
The Crisis Center's insurance company, however, won't cover the costs of the flash flooding, including replacing carpet and a few computers, said
The storm, containing heavy rain, frequent lightning and high winds, triggered a tornado warning in
"I've been out driving around. It seemed just a bit everywhere, on all sides of the town," Holub said.
How to clean up after the storm
For any
Residents can bring storm debris to the yard waste facility from
Woody debris or brush can also be placed at the curb during normal collection days if they meet the following criteria:
--Be four inches in diameter or less
--Be securely tied in bundles that are no bigger around than 18 inches, and no more than 48 inches long
--Weigh less than 50 pounds
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