Tragedy Averted

This morning we woke to a lower crest. At 22′, the damage will be minimal. That said, it is still the second highest flood in Cedar Rapids history. This time the city was prepared.

You would have been inspired to see people work together to save the city. It was truly a testament to the American can-do attitude. If you are struggling to find reasons to feel patriotic these days, the work, dedication, selflessness and love exhibited by your fellow Americans here in the heartland is a damned good reason.

Somebody created drone footage of the pre-flood preparations. It is very well done. Hopefully this video is one-of-a-kind and you will never again see this city or any other evacuated and almost devoid of people.

Things to look for: The sand filled Hesco Barriers along the river are blocking all of the bridges. The streets are covered with sand. The clean up will also be a monumental task.

I don’t know if Cedar Rapids could have survived another flood like 2008. I thank God in his heaven that we won’t have to find out.