Forecast - GRFI2 - Mississippi River at Grafton (Illinois) Flood Stage: 18.0 ft

Latest Observation: 17.12 ft
Observation Time: Jul 24, 2008 09:00 AM CDT

Highest Forecast: 17.2 ft
Highest Forecast Time: Jul 24, 2008 07:00 PM CDT

Last Forecast: 15.3 ft
Last Forecast Time: Aug 7, 2008 07:00 AM CDT

AHPS Hydrologic Service Area Homepage:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx

Residents With Medical Needs Any residents of the Portage Des Sioux or West Alton Communities that have severe medical needs that confine them to their homes that wish asssistance in getting out of their homes to a safe location, please contact the District Chief at 314-713-9900. The District will work with the appropriate EMS service to get a person to their destination. We wish to take a pro-active approach and help you while we have the opportunity to assist on dry ground rather than working in flood waters.

Flood Fire Safety

As you prepare for the threat of high water please take a minute to consider fire safety during high water. Please read the U.S. Fire Administrations article on Flood Fire Safety. Also, check fire extinguishers, check batteries in Smoke Detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Use caution when operating generators:
·Follow the manufacturer's instructions and guidelines when using generators.
·Use a generator or other fuel-powered machines outside the home. CO fumes are odorless and can quickly overwhelm you indoors.
·Use the appropriate sized and type power cords to carry the electric load. Overloaded cords can overheat and cause fires.
·Never run cords under rugs or carpets where heat might build up or damage to a cord may go unnoticed.
·Always refuel generators outdoors.
·Never connect generators to another power source such as power lines. The reverse flow of electricity or 'backfeed' can electrocute an unsuspecting utility worker.

Information provided by the U.S. Fire Administration

Flood Prevention Rivers Pointe Firefighters take part in sandbagging operations to aid Portage Des Sioux and West Alton in their ongoing efforts to protect the levee system. Many thanks to all who participated.

Informational Meeting West Alton Community Informational meeting concerning possible flooding impact to be held on June 17th at the Immaculate Conception Church in West Alton at 7:30 P.M.

Flood Assistance Captain Chad Wagner deployed with St. Louis Metro Heavy Rescue Strike Team 1 to southern Missouri to assist with rescues and other efforts on March 18th and 19th due to flooding.

St. Baldricks

Rivers Pointe members took part in the St. Baldricks benefit to help cure kids' cancer. Thanks to all who participated! Click the image to view more pictures from the event.