St. Charles County Department of Community
Health & The Environment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2008

CONTACT:
Mike Duvall, Director, Division of Environmental Services                                                                636−949-7415
Cameron Satterfield, Public Information Officer                                                                               636−949−7408

Flood Debris Cleanup

Partnerships help restore damaged areas

St. Charles County, MO -This summer’s floods have left behind a mess in parts of St. Charles County. Many people and organizations are working together to help restore flood-ravaged areas. The Department of Community Health and the Environment is also doing its part to help county residents recover from the flooding.

The department’s Division of Environmental Services is partnering with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Emergency Response Team to aid in the removal of potentially hazardous and unidentified container material left behind by the retreating waters.  Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad has also agreed to assist in removal of flood debris from the railroad right-of-way. Additionally, the county will provide roll-off containers to aid flood-impacted residents in their clean-up efforts. Those who live in the impacted areas will receive an informational door hanger to help them locate the disposal sites nearest to them. Signs have also been posted on the containers and at container locations to help residents with proper disposal of flood debris. The Division of Environmental Services will have an active onsite presence in the flood-affected areas to help pick up any debris left behind.

Residents with questions about the flood cleanup operation should call the Community Development Department at (636) 949-1814. To report flood-related debris in public areas, call the Division of Environmental Services at (636) 949-7415.

The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is committed to the protection and enhancement of health and the quality of life for all members of our community. For more information, call (636) 949-7400 or visit www.scchealth.org.

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