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Gratitude, but still needs, in New Richland after devastating floods

As residents of New Richland continued cleanup after widespread flooding Sept. 19, city officials thanked all for the outpouring of support coming into the rural community of 1,200.

“This is what New Richland is all about,” said New Richland City Administrator Tyler Lendt. “We’re showing people what small communities do.”

Lendt thanked residents and volunteers in the city who were helping one another through the after-effects of the flooding. More than 300 volunteers from outside the community have also assisted, including food and materials donations and efforts from the American Red Cross and Salvation Army.

Insurance adjustors and site restoration companies were already reviewing properties in the city, including the New Richland Care Center, he said. And he reiterated city services, including water service, were operating normally.

But needs still exist.  Lendt listed items city residents needed in the ongoing cleanup efforts:

Donations the city can use and will distribute to residents

• Cleaning supplies, including masks and gloves
• Mold remediation cleaners, bleach, disinfectant

Items the city cannot accept:

Clothing

Donations can be dropped off at New Richland City Hall, 203 Broadway Ave. N. New Richland, MN.

Lendt added that state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management officials informed him they have requested Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) cooperation for a joint preliminary damage assessment, one of the steps needed for possible federal assistance funding.  More information is expected next week on that collaboration.

 

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