The City of East Ridge continues cleanup efforts after seven days of both flash flooding and river flooding in the area. The City is working with State and Federal officials to request federal disaster assistance and to put together a comprehensive cleanup effort.
A preliminary assessment of the damage has shown that approximately 232 homes have been impacted by the flooding. In addition to the affected homes approximately 28 businesses have also been affected by flood waters. At least 500 people had to be rescued and evacuated by emergency services workers.
East Ridge Public Works have a street sweeper working to clean the streets of debris and sediment. Once the sweeping is complete the City will be spreading lime to mitigate contamination from a possible sewage overflow. In addition to this the City is placing dumpsters in strategic locations though out the affected areas for residence to place water damaged items.
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