Flooding in Fargo 2009

The Red River is expected to crest at 41 feet above flood stage sometime Saturday. As the floodwaters rise residents, neighbors, volunteers and natioal guard troops pull together to do what they can to save the area. The City of Fargo constructed a 15 foot high dike down the middle of 2nd street. Hundreds of volunteers flocked to the Fargo Dome to fill sandbags which were being delivered throughout the community. FEMA and hundreds of voulnteers stand poised waiting to assist in the clean up efforts.
I would like to give the American Red Cross credit for some of their photos and thank them for being there during this time of need. For information on the Red Cross efforts taking place or to find out what you can do go to http://www.redcross.org/
Good luck to all of the residents and thank you to all that are helping thoses in need.

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[chrisstv1979]

I live in Moorhead and know how really bad it is. However had we not learned form the 97 flood the outcome would have been much worse. As far as rebuilding, yes some of that will need to happen especially the house in North Moorhead that burned down during the flood. But overall the rebuilding process won't be as bad as it was in 97.

[Birchwood35]

Thank's Great work!

[FargoxMSUM]

We went sandbagging all day when we werent bagging we were delivering sand to those stranded & unable to get a delivery. Buying shovels & delivering them. We are a strong community and we will show our nation what people coming together looks like We will come out of this stronger than before. If you live in the FM area please go to the dome tomorrow. Free childcare at the Y in SW Fargo Free bus rides to the dome & back. There r kids 5 & adults 80 years old tying and lifting bags. Pls pray 4 us!

[LPchic88]

Tears in my eyes. I cant be there to help my family this time around,but Im thanking everyone who is!