Articles Tagged: Iowa Derecho 2020

Iowans are advised to be aware of deadline for filing insurance claims for damage caused by Aug. 10, 2020, derecho and to be in contact with insurers if extensions are needed.

The new $32 million estimate means city likely won’t have to use line of credit

The city of Cedar Rapids is hosting a free event on Aug. 10 at Bever Park to commemorate the impact the derecho had on the city and residents, and celebrate coming together to support each other during a disaster.

Funding will go toward social services, workforce development, flood protection and lost city revenue

We want to hear your stories of new friendships, partnerships or other lasting relationships that began because of the August 2020 derecho

Did you have a special carving or other artwork made from downed derecho trees or stumps? We want to see it

Crews hauled about 4 million cubic yards of tree debris in the 10 months since last summer’s storm downed most of the city’s tree canopy. Work continues on stump grinding, replanting and parks cleanup.

19,000 of 22,000 applications for FEMA individual assistance were denied after last year’s derecho

Site to focus on providing access to solar-charging stations, Wi-Fi, local food

Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart discussed derecho and COVID-19 recovery, local control, the end of “backfill” payments, as well as other issues affecting cities in Iowa in a taping of “Iowa Press” on Iowa PBS

Derecho season is starting, and one expert urges Midwest to better prepare

In coming weeks, Cedar Rapids crews will cut down as many as 2,000 more trees damaged in last year’s derecho. Hundreds of new trees being planted.

Students who are a part of Washington High School’s green team will continue to care for and water the trees this summer.

Participants in the two-day class will learn how to select a chainsaw for their needs, protect themselves, and avoid hazards.

Cedar Rapids seeks volunteers to go door-to-door