2012 FLOODS AND DEBRIS REMOVAL

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1 2012 FLOODS AND DEBRIS REMOVAL

2 June 2012

3 2012 Floods Tuesday, June 19 AFTERNOON Severe thunderstorms roll across much of the Northland, dropping hail and an initial round of heavy rain in many areas, including 2 inches in Floodwood. Flash flood watch continues. The News Tribune starts its severe weather live blog, which will continue on-and-off, as time allows, for the next 2½ days. Wednesday June 20 12:07 A.M. Longer-duration flood warning issued for areas including Cloquet, Moose Lake, Carlton, Floodwood, Aitkin, Grand Rapids, Hibbing and Ely until noon 1:30 A.M. Carlton County Sherriff called into work 3:52 A.M. Initial reports of a polar bear missing from its enclosure at the Lake Superior Zoo. Police and fire officials assisting zoo staff in tracking down animals unaccounted for on zoo grounds. ABOUT 5:30 A.M. Carlton County Sheriff s Office recommends no travel in county; evacuations recommended in Thomson area; Highway 210 closed in Jay Cooke State Park.

4 2012 Floods Thursday, June 21 EARLY MORNING Rising waters of Moosehead Lake start to encroach on homes in Moose Lake; water continues to rise throughout the day. Floodwaters from the St. Louis River continue to affect homes in Floodwood and Brookston. 6 A.M. Interstate 35 remains closed in both directions between Carlton and Mahtowa, and Highway 23 remains closed at Fond du Lac. With so many county and town roads also flooded, finding alternate routes between Duluth and the Twin Cities is difficult if not impossible without traveling long distances. 10:26 A.M. The National Weather Service issues a new flash flood warning for Duluth, Superior and Cloquet until 10:30 p.m. 10:30 A.M. Interstate 35 reported closed near Carlton. 2:15 P.M. Reports that parts of the city of Carlton near the Thomson Reservoir are being evacuated; a few hours later 1 to 2 feet of standing water is reported in the center of town.

5 2012 Floods 3:34 P.M. State of emergency declared in Wrenshall 4:45 P.M. The St. Louis River at Scanlon, reaches its highest level on record: feet, more than a half-foot above the previous record set in The River Inn in Scanlon is damaged by the high water. 4:50 P.M. Interstate 35 is reported to be open again within the city of Duluth, but remains closed south of Carlton. Thursday, June 21 EARLY MORNING Rising waters of Moosehead Lake start to encroach on homes in Moose Lake; water continues to rise throughout the day. Floodwaters from the St. Louis River continue to affect homes in Floodwood and Brookston. 6 A.M. Interstate 35 remains closed in both directions between Carlton and Mahtowa, and Highway 23 remains closed at Fond du Lac. With so many county and town roads also flooded, finding alternate routes between Duluth and the Twin Cities is difficult if not impossible without traveling long distances. MID-MORNING Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, Duluth Mayor Don Ness and other local and state officials tour damage at several locations in the city. Dayton pledges quick help from the state for the terrible devastation. Damage estimates exceed $100 million region-wide and that s just for public roads and facilities, not private property.

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11 2012 Floods June 25, 2012 Carlton County Administrator Passed a Comprehensive Debris Management Plan Unanimously June 26 July 31, 2012: Debris Removal Free disposal of curbside flood debris at Carlton County Transfer Station and Shamrock Landfill. Extended hours at Carlton County Transfer Station and Shamrock Landfill. Extended hours and days at Carlton County Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Temporary transfer stations were established at the Barnum County Garage and Cromwell County Garage. Staff from Stearns County Environmental Services, Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency were utilized at the temporary transfer stations to help residents unload and sort curbside flood debris Curbside flood debris removal was conducted county-wide by two contractors. A flood debris coordinator was contracted to receive calls from residents who had their flood debris sorted and ready for pickup at the curb.

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18 2012 Floods Key Elements Carlton County passed without hesitation an comprehensive Debris Management Plan this was key because it allowed for decisions to be made to manage all the debris with much flexibility Approved Shamrock to accept all flood related debris Set up temporary transfer stations for convenience Expanded all transfer station and landfill hours Got MnDOT approval to transport waste without being stopped at any check points Seamless partnership between County, State, and all private sector entities Conducted regular meetings throughout the County and provided daily updates via many media outlets Provided a number that anyone could call in order to ask questions or get their debris picked up

19 To date we have received the first payment of $526, in reimbursement from the State and Federal Government. We expect that the remaining portion will be reimbursed Floods The Numbers: Labor Overtime: $2, (only overtime was eligible for FEMA reimbursement) Materials: $32.06 (signs at temporary stations) Contracts: $536, (debris removal contractors, roll-offs and disposal fees) Administrative Costs: claim) $1, (preparing FEMA Total: $540,196.15

20 2012 Floods Stuff Moved: Approximately 12,500 cubic yards of demolition/solid waste was removed and disposed, not including appliances, electronics or household hazardous waste. This equates to 6,250,000 pounds or 3,123 tons of demolition/solid waste that was removed and disposed. To put that in perspective, the Carlton County Transfer Station takes in approximately 3,700 tons of construction and demolition waste in one year. Approximately 190 appliances, 71 mattresses and 205 electronic units were disposed of as flood debris. Approximately 9,500 pounds of household hazardous waste was disposed of as flood debris.

21 Public Assistance Debris Management Guide FEMA P-325 / July Public Assistance Applicant Handbook FEMA 323 / March bk.pdf