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6/27/08 |
WWOA 2008 Annual
Meeting Registration Packets are
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6/13/08 |
Coping with Flooding Severe storms and flooding
has spurred the governor to declare a state of emergency in 30
Manage Debris and Waste After the Flood After floodwaters recede, homeowners and others face the often daunting chore of disposing of waterlogged debris. It is important to dispose of debris quickly but safely, protecting human health and the environment in both the short and long term. The bottom line: don't burn or bury debris, recycle where possible, separate hazardous materials and landfill the rest. Above all, be safe. The DNR has compiled information on how to dispose of specific materials and items. You can also contact local authorities to find out if there are special arrangements or resources for cleaning up and disposing of storm and flood debris. Assure the Safety of Your Drinking Water For people who use private well water Private well owners should suspect their drinking water is contaminated by floodwaters if the well casing becomes inundated; if there's a change in taste, color or sediment in your water; or if your well does not have a deep casing and you are near areas that have been flooded. Wells located in pits and basements are especially susceptible to contamination.
For people who get their water from Public Water Supplies Listen and watch your local media to learn if your municipal water supply has been contaminated from flooding. You will be instructed to switch to a safe supply or boil the water before using. Minimize Damage to Your Property Here are some quick and relatively inexpensive things you can do to protect your home or business from flooding:
Manage Livestock Manure to Avoid Runoff into Streams Flooding can increase the risk that manure will run off into streams and rivers, causing pollution and potentially fish kills, and costing the farmer a valuable free fertilizer. Rather than spreading on already water-logged fields or running the risk of getting their equipment stuck or damaging the soil structure, farmers who find their manure storage is full or nearly full during times of flooding are encouraged to contact their local conservation department to learn about alternative storage sites or options for safely spreading the manure. Largescale livestock farms with DNR permits can contact their DNR regional contact. Manure should never be allowed to run-off into surface waters.
Milk Transport Disruption During an emergency when regular milk pick-ups are disrupted, the following information should be considered by producers. Milk can be a hazardous substance if it is discharged to a surface water (stream, lake, pond, river), where it can cause biological hazards. Milk must be kept out of all surface waters. DO NOT discharge milk in a way that it may reach surface waters. Milk can be land applied to an upland field at a rate at which any other liquid waste would be applied. You must report a hazardous substance discharge that reaches surface water. Call the spills hotline at 1-800-943-0003. Correctly Replace Culverts Contact DNR for immediate advice on flooding-related culvert/bridge work to assure the work is done correctly to avoid washing out and more flooding problems, and to meet potential requirements for qualifying for federal disaster aid. Read more: Waterway Permits In Declared Disaster Areas PUB-FH-057 [PDF 69.8KB]
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