2007 Press Release: Sandbags Issued to Big Bend Drive
For immediate release
August 20, 2007
According to the National Weather Service’s Report of 8:43 am,
August 20, 2007, the Des Plaines River near Des Plaines…is reported
to be at 6.1 feet. It is projected to crest at 7.9 feet. (It should
be noted that flooding in the Big Bend Drive area is generally at
8.5 feet.)
The City of Des Plaines has placed sand and sandbags at the
following locations:
- Big Bend Drive and Hawthorne Lane
- Big Bend (at the end of the cul de sac)
- Junior Terrace (at the dead end)
Flooding should be reported to the Emergency Management Agency (EMA)
at 847-391-5396 as it occurs. EMA continues to monitor the river.
Des Plaines residents are advised to turn to cable channel #17
for more details. Additional weather information is available at the
National
Weather Service. Flood information and non-emergency calls may
be directed to EMA at 847-391-5396.
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