AURORA, Ind. — Because the Ohio River recedes, many residents can lastly get into their houses and companies for the primary time since flooding started.
Dearborn County has acquired over 30 reviews of harm from flooding. Based on the county’s EMA director, Aurora noticed the worst of it.
“I feel he measured and it was 24 inches or 26 out entrance,” Lisa Barnes mentioned when recalling how a lot water was in her storage throughout the peak of the flooding. “And about 12 within the again.”
On Monday, companies close to the intersection of third and Judiciary have been underneath two to 3 toes of water. By Thursday, because the water receded, native enterprise house owners have been ready stroll into their companies and asses the harm.
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Jennifer Caudill and her husband, Kevin, personal Kevin’s Hoosier Auto Store proper on the riverbank in Aurora. She mentioned she was emotional when she first noticed the harm.
“I used to be virtually in tears due to, what do you name it? The muck. It was in all probability three inches thick in there,” mentioned Caudill.
Lisa Barnes
We spoke with Caudill final Friday as they loaded their instruments and gear out of the store. Due to that, none of their instruments have been broken, however there was harm to the precise constructing.
“There’s gonna be plenty of repairs although, tile flooring, partitions,” mentioned Caudill.
The physique store doesn’t have flood insurance coverage as a result of it’s too pricey for a small enterprise like them. Since they’re on the river, Caudill says it will price them round $8,000 per yr.
Due to this, they must pay for all repairs out of pocket. They’re hoping to be open by Tuesday in order that they will begin bringing in cash once more to assist pay for the damages.
Simply across the nook lives the Barnes household, whose storage, which usually homes over 20 automobiles and bikes additionally flooded.
Lisa Barnes
Fortunately, they have been in a position to get the automobiles out of the storage, however flooding did rise up to their entrance door, inflicting set up harm and, after all, muck all through the storage.
“Water’s water, it does what it desires,” mentioned Barnes. “That is simply one thing that comes together with dwelling on the river.”
Friday by Sunday, Dearborn County EMA is asking for volunteers to assist with cleanup.
In the event you want to assist, volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. every day on the intersection of third and Principal. Test-in and check-out for all volunteers will probably be required. All are requested to put on work garments and boots, and lunch will probably be offered.
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