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Updated: 2:06 PM Aug 29, 2010
Ames Trying To Prevent Future Flood Damage
City officials in Ames, Iowa are evaluating ways to protect businesses, homes and Iowa State University's campus from future flooding.
Posted: 2:05 PM Aug 29, 2010Reporter: Associated Press |
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City officials in Ames, Iowa are evaluating ways to protect businesses, homes and Iowa State University's campus from future flooding.
Bob Kindred is the assistant city manager. He says everything is on the table, since flooding is becoming increasingly common.
The options include dams, levees, flood barriers and stricter zoning laws.
Kindred says officials will discuss the options at a September 14th City Council meeting.
Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency are expected to visit ISU this week to make damage estimates.
Earlier this month more than two dozen buildings on campus suffered storm and flood damage. Up to 14 feet of water filled Hilton Coliseum.
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