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Lincoln County Emergency Managament Agency
Flood-Related Damage Assessments

On December 31st, 2018 portions of Lincoln County were affected by the minor-to-moderate flash flooding occurring along the Cuivre River and its tributary streams. If a structure on your property has been damaged in any way by this flooding, or if you have not been able to access your property but believe a structure may have been damaged, it is important that you contact our office to schedule a damage assessment. You may also go to our website and complete a Damage Assessment Form online by visiting http://www.lcmoema.com/. This form can be completed for any flood-related damage: water in the home or basement, sewer backups, debris removal, etc.

Clean-up after a flood is different than normal housekeeping:

·         Wear rubber gloves for extra protection against contamination. If you have cuts or scratches on your skin you must wear rubber gloves.

·         As flood waters go down, use a disinfectant to clean walls and woodwork. A garden sprayer works well, spraying from top to bottom.

·         Scrub surfaces with a brush to help remove mud and silt.  Rinse with clean water and dry. If electricity is on, use heater, fan or air conditioner to speed drying.

A comprehensive list of flood clean-up advice can be found at https://health.mo.gov/living/environment/floodrecovery

Floodwaters can also have a detrimental effect on “structures” that we don’t really see, namely wells and septic systems.

·         Water from a flooded or damaged private well should be considered UNSAFE until it has been tested and verified safe to use.

·         Due to the potential for damage to the pipes, septic systems should not be pumped during flooding.

If you believe you have suffered damage from this flooding, or if you’d like additional guidance or information, please contact . . .

Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency
Floodplain Administration Office
(636) 528-6182, extension 2247
[email protected]