2010 Ames Iowa Flooding Leaves the Cyclones Soaked

2010 Ames Iowa Flooding Leaves the Cyclones Soaked

Posted on 12. Aug, 2010 by admin in Uncategorized

By Cari Cooney

In a matter of days, torrential downpours caused Ames Iowa and other central Iowa towns to flood severely. This strikes near and dear to me, as I graduated from Iowa State in 2006. Parking lots that were soon to hold fellow Cyclones fans for tailgating now look like lakes. Major roads have been closed in parts and the water supply is no longer safe for consumption.

As of 8/11/10, Ames’ water supply had been shut down. This left approximately 50,000 people without water. At about 9:30 p.m. water was turned back on, but is only safe for bathing and flushing toilets. A boil order remains in place for Ames residents. Water isn’t expected to be safe to drink until next Tuesday at the earliest.

If you’re in need of water, you can stop by these Ames businesses to receive 2 gallons per person, per day:

  1. Walmart on Grand Ave.
  2. Quality Inn on 13th St.
  3. Sam’s Club on Airport Rd.

(Read AmesTrib.com to learn more about where you can obtain free, safe drinking water).

Maple, Willow and Larch's south parking lot. Photo taken by Student Jeff Doran.

The ISU Campus is closed Thursday, August 12th and will reopen at a later date (TBA) for now, take caution. Flood waters are often deeper than you expect. These waters can also harbor disease and injury. Dark, muddy waters can hide sharp objects and tetanus becomes a risk. Also, this is not just rain water you see, it is also mixed with sewage and can be very hazardous to your health.

If you’re exposed to flood water, you run the risk of catching dangerous ailments like Cryptosporidium, E coli and Hepatitis A.

So all of you at Iowa State and the surrounding Ames areas, we at SaveIowa.org hope that you and your loved ones are safe during this disaster. If you have pictures or a story about the Ames flooding you’d like to share, please contact me at CariCooney27@gmail.com.

The first picture is of Hilton Coleseium, taken by Dr. Gloria Betcher, Professor of English at ISU.

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