The Flood of 2008 was unbelievable for many in this community. However, in 1967, the City of Cedar Rapids officials were warned that the possibility for a record flood was possible for our community. Actually, the Flood of 2008 came in 18 inches less than the worse projections.
Now, we learn that's the rest of the story, as the Army Corps of Engineers' analysis back in 1967 was released to those focusing on flood plain management and hazard mitigation now for the City of Cedar Rapids.
Is Cedar Rapids becoming a poor New Orleans? A community that has neglected it's responsibility to the citizens over the past 40+ years in flood mitigation?
Our community has a lot of recovery to do. Now, more "shock and surprise" unfolds as we make preparations for our future.
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