June 16, 2011 - Due to the overwhelming number of volunteers in Omaha, the City is able to make some adjustments to the sandbagging operations for public and private property.
This Friday through Sunday, our sandbagging operation will continue at Levi Carter Park for two shifts each day, from 8 am to noon, and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The operation at the 18th & Chicago Street site will be temporarily suspended until needed. The short term goal of 100,000 sandbags on hand will be reached today and we anticipate the goal of 150,000 to be reached by the end of the weekend.
To date, there have been 2,000 volunteer hours logged which has allowed the City to obtain our goals. The 18th & Chicago sandbagging location is ready for operations to commence in an hour’s notice, should the need arise.
Flexibility is of utmost importance in being prepared for this flood event and we will continue to work with the community to keep you informed of the need and the results of this effort. For updated information on sandbagging schedules and locations, please visit our website at www.cityofomaha.org/parks, or www.omahaflood.org.
