Hi everyone! Well, it appears we are on our way to a second, even higher crest next week. The recent rains coupled with northern snow melt is headed our way. Please keep checking the forecasts and river gauges as they are changing and updating several times a day! As of this last check it is still holding at 20.4 ft by Thursday into Friday! Count on the Island Road closing again next week as it surpasses the 19 ft. mark.
https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=arx&gage=gtti4
Board President Terry Denner spoke to Alliant Energy this morning. They will NOT shut the power off on Esmann unless water level would reach above 23 ft. Again, the crest on Thursday is forecast at 19.4 ft.
REMINDER–Standard flooding safety rules from Alliant. Hoping we don’t get quite that inundated, however, good common sense info even after waters recede. Please– Be safe…Not sorry.
-Unplug electric appliances if they are expected to be under water.
-Shut off the valves to gas appliances if they are expected to be under water.
-Don’t walk through a flooded home or building until gas and electric service are disconnected. Even a small amount of water on the floor of your basement can put you at risk for electrocution.
-Never handle electric appliances or any other electric equipment, such as a circuit breaker, with wet hands or while standing on a wet surface.
-Make sure generators used for water removal are outside and vented properly. Keep their power cords out of water.
-Avoid walking in flooded backyards if water is touching utility equipment like ground-mounted transformers.
-Standing water can snuff out pilot lights on hot water heaters and furnaces. If this occurs, natural gas may collect in your home, creating the risk of an explosion.
Helpful information from Patti at the Clayton County Health & Zoning about flooded septic systems and private wells. This may come in handy if this is your first experience with flooding at your cabin and/or a good refresher to others!
As many of you probably already know from following the Esmann Facebook page or from friends, the Island Road was closed this morning by Clayton County EMS. The river level is still forecast to crest at 19.4 ft on Thursday!
Here is a video from KWWL news this evening:
https://kwwl.com/news/2019/04/02/people-evacuate-abel-and-essman-island-because-of-flooding/
ESMANN MEMBERS ALERT!!
Board President Terry Denner spoke to Clayton County EMS. They expect to CLOSE dike road with access to islands this Wednesday! As of now, power is not to be shut off. Alliant has said before they would not shut power off; it is supposed to be on a home by home basis with a 24 hr notice. However, IF power goes off on the island and Alliant can’t get there then all bets off. Please be careful.
Hi everyone. We have been getting messages from concerned island members about the road to the island.
Historically, 19 feet is the level that will cover the dike road onto the island. That is a county road and the county make the call on the closure. We do not. To our knowledge no one will receive a call.when the road will be closing. Today’s forecast is showing 19 ft for this coming Thursday April 4th. Please take this under advisement, especially if you are on the riverfront or live year round on the island. The forecast is changing rapidly so please check the NOAA site frequently/daily. Thank you!
https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php…
Hello islanders!
It’s that time of year again. Due to the ground frost going out– we are closing roads until further notice to heavy equipment, large trucks, trailers, etc. to protect the roads. We will post when it is OK to allow them resume once the soil stabilizes. Note– if an island member (or any of their contracted work) damages the road, they are assessed any repair cost.
The garbage container will stay at the south end of the island until the embargo is lifted. * There will be no garbage pick up at individual residences during this time.
Thanks for your help in maintaining our roads. Any questions or concerns, contact your board members.
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