...and the nerves are setting in for locals around the Omaha (NE) and Council Bluffs (IA) Metro.
In case anyone hasn't heard, the Missouri River flooding is getting worse...causing more damage than anyone anticipated.
The effects of the Missouri river in our Downtown area (and all around us) are rapidly progressing. The waters keep rising and volunteers are working overtime to fill sandbags and keep local areas safe & dry.
Here is a look at our "typical" Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
(This connects Omaha (NE) and Council Bluffs (IA)
& here is a picture of what the flooding has done...
...
I never would have guessed that Nebraska would ever have to deal with such flooding!
The scary part is that no one is covered through insurance. You see, insurance policies only cover natural disasters (things that could not be prevented). The problem: This flooding was essentiallycaused worsened by the Army Corps of Engineers who should have taken precautionary measures earlier on (knowing that the fluid buildup was increasing, due to large amounts of snow and rainfall) - hence, the devastation is man-made=not covered by insurance.
The scary part is that no one is covered through insurance. You see, insurance policies only cover natural disasters (things that could not be prevented). The problem: This flooding was essentially
These next three photographs are taken over the course of 13days, showing the slow...but progressing effects of this flood : /
May 29th, 2011
June 5th, 2011
June 11th, 2011
The College World Series (the biggest event in Nebraska every year) starts tomorrow and people are canceling their trips due to the flooding and interstate closings that keep occurring. We are praying that the flood gates hold and the College World Series will be able to function without any turnmoil.
Note: Last year - 336,076 fans attended the College World Series (that is only counting the people who actually purchased tickets) This number doesn't include all of the people who tailgate, walk around, and enjoy the game at local hangouts!
Stress is running high for people...
I pray that no more damage will be done
And all the levee's will hold : /
All we do is "hope"
xoxo
-erinj0
4 comments:
hope your okay and that the water levels go down quickly! I can't believe the insurance won't cover this, I bet loads of homes have had damage done to them and will have to fork out a lot of money for repairs !!!
Stay Strong though, it'll all be over sooon
xxxxxxx
That's scary! I hope you stay safe and everything is OK!
Super lovely blog!
xoxo,
colormenana.blogspot.com
Are you in Omaha? I am in Lincoln. My sister lives up there and says the flooding is ridiculous! These photos are surreal!
strawberry freckleface
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