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From Crisis to Restoration
Progress is Positive!
 Homeowners,
residents, and volunteers work to restore homes and yards continues at
various rates of progress. Only one thing appears certain at this point,
the progress is positive and the pace varies with each residence.
With many residents having to return to their normal work
schedules and occupations, the restoration efforts are as varied as the
schedules of the individuals involved.
Much of the work removing dirt and debris has been completed.
Many of the homes have been cleaned to an extent which has allowed for
the interior systems (heating, electrical, water) to be repaired or replaced.
Some of the homes are in various stages of refinish work with the replacement
of sheetrock, which will be followed by painting, carpeting, etc.
Yards are beginning to show new signs of life with grass,
new sod, flowers, etc. showing in many yards.
Volunteer Support
Volunteers continue to play an important role in assisting
the flood victims in their restoration efforts. Due to the terrific efforts
of our friends from surrounding neighborhoods, and communities volunteers
continue to make themselves available at the homeowner=s
request.
Most often, those in need are coordinating with a project
leader and/or a local Riverdale volunteer representative. These two individuals
have some access to both the skilled trades and the labor force necessary
to assist in continuing the support for each homeowner in need.
Some specialty needs that still exist are:
Please add the following to your July 22nd resource list.
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Electrical
Labor
(Sr. Airman Pedia, HAFB 777-6303) |
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Paint,
Materials and Labor
(John Cypers, 549-7816) |
City Information
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Residents
in the flood area will receive an adjusted utility bill next week.
The mayor and council approved eliminated excess water charges from
your bills. |
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Streets
will be cleaned and washed by the city as soon as conditions permit.
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Dumpsters
will remain available while major clean-up efforts continue at: |
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5100
S. 1200 W. |
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South
1150 W. |
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Coleman=s
Field on Ritter Drive |
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The Riverdale City Disaster Coordination,
at 394-5541, will continue to assist, upon request, in matching
volunteers and needs.
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Disaster/Casualty
Loss - Taxes
(Per Sandra Tomney, Communications Office, Ogden Service
Center, IRS)
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The Internal Revenue
Service has a workbook, Publication 584, designed to help you calculate
your loss in the event of a disaster (this flood), casualty, or theft.
It has worksheets and schedules designed to aid you in calculating the
loss to your residency and personal possessions.
To order this workbook,
call our toll-free telephone number 1-800-829-3676 or you can contact
a customer service representative for on-line assistance at 1-800-829-1040.
Money Issues
Like the residents,
the city still waits to hear from state and federal officials as to what,
if any, financial assistance will be made available.
Small amounts of funds
(slightly over $11,000 total as of today) are continuing to accumulate
with the disaster accounts set up at the City and at AFCU.
All of these funds
will be used to directly benefit affected residents on a yet-to-be-determined
equitable basis.
(Next City Update
Friday, August 6, 1999)
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