1. City of Bayport Flood Public Information Meeting
Bayport Public Library
Monday, March 14, 2011
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

2. Agenda Introduction Flood Insurance – James Gorder, Valley Agencies
Flood Forecast and Predictions
City of Bayport Flood Action Plan
Tips to Minimize Flood Damage
Evacuation and Clean-up
Questions and Discussion

3. Flood Insurance What is it and what does it cover?
Why should I consider getting flood insurance?
What are the prerequisites to obtaining flood insurance?
What is the 30 day wait period?
Where do I find out more information?

4. Flood Forecast and Predictions Flood Level 676.04 Feet

5. Flood Forecast and Predictions

6. Flood Forecast and Predictions

7. City’s Flood Action Plan
Communication
notifications via city’s website will be primary source of communication to residents
Door-to-door visits may be conducted for more urgent matters
Flood updates and forecasts will be posted on the city’s website under “City Information”

8. City’s Flood Action Plan
Accessing flood information on website:
Click on the “City Information” heading
Click on the “Flood Information” section
FEMA flood maps
Current and projected flood levels
Flood resources
To receive notices via website:
Click on the “ Notices” heading
Enter address to be added to distribution list

9. City’s Flood Action Plan
Emergency Operations Centers
Main Center at City Hall – 294 3rd St. N.
Questions, assistance, supplies
Flood resource information
Field Center at Public Works – 98 2nd Ave. S.
Sandbags
Volunteer meeting site
Red Cross station and other assistance (if needed)

10. City’s Flood Action Plan
Sandbags
Available to residents free of charge on a first come, first served basis
City delivery available for 200 bags or more
Residents must contact City Hall 24 hours in advance to request bags
Available March 14, 2011
Volunteers needed for sandbagging – Contact City Hall

11. Tips to Minimize Flood Damage
City Sewer and Water Utilities – Mel Horak, Public Works
Seal off floor and shower drains to prevent sewage back-up
Remove bathroom fixtures and seal off sewer pipe to prevent sewage back-up
Well and Septic Utilities - Chris LeClair, Washington County
See handout
Electric and Gas Utilities - John Wertish, Xcel Energy

12. Evacuation and Clean-up
Procedures for voluntary evacuation
Residents shall notify Bayport Police Department if away from home (due to vacation or flooding)
Procedures for mandatory evacuation
City to notify residents by door-to-door visits
City may order any building or portion of a building to be vacated if continued use is dangerous to life, health, or safety of the occupants or on the basis that the level of the river has put city personnel and/or equipment in danger

13. Evacuation and Clean-up
Procedures for clean-up
Sandbags become hazardous material after being exposed to flood water
Residents will be responsible for disposing of sandbags in a proper manner

14. Questions and Discussion