Organizations and local governments organized resources and cleanup efforts for those affected by the area’s recent disruptive floods.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati rose Monday to its highest point since 1997. The waters led to intense flooding around the Greater Cincinnati area. This caused thick mud on roadways and in parks, widespread debris and damage to homes.
If you’ve been affected by the flooding, see the list of resources below:
And now, the cleanup: Mud left behind as Ohio River water recedes from riverfront parks
Hamilton County, Ohio
If you are displaced because of the flood and may need sheltering, please call: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
If you need help cleaning up after the flood, call 2-1-1 to have your request shared with local voluntary organizations.
Flood cleanup kits are being made available for residents. Cleanup kits include a five-gallon bucket, sponge, hand brush, two sets of handles, mop head, push broom head, squeegee head, brush head, work gloves, rubber gloves, trash bags, face mask, and cleaner/degreaser. Call or visit one of the following locations during normal business hours for a kit: Whitewater Township Fire Department (residents may wish to call 513-353-1518 to ensure staff are available), Miami Township Fire Department Station and Anderson Township Fire Department (call 513-688-8070 to request a kit). City of Cincinnati residents, call 311 to request a kit.
More: 8 steps to follow (and who to call) if your basement is flooded
New Richmond, Ohio
Volunteers will be picking up household items around the village starting Saturday at noon. This is not for everyday garbage. Please place items as close as you can get to the street but not on the street. Please put debris in a separate pile. That will be taken care of separately. Contact Kathryn Gail Bailey or call 513-553-4146 x 15 with questions.
Homes and businesses whose utilities have been turned off must be inspected before gas or electric can be reconnected. However, residents no longer need to complete an application or call permit central to initiate the process. Clermont County’s Building Division has a list of all affected properties and is going door to door with the New Richmond Fire Department to perform inspections. Duke Energy is on site to restore gas and electric as inspections are completed. If residents or businesses would like to schedule their inspection, please call permit central to arrange a date and time: 513-732-732-7213, option 9. Inspectors will continue visiting properties through Saturday. There is no cost for flood-related permits.
Matthew 25: Ministries is at the First Baptist Church of New Richmond until 5 p.m. Saturday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. They are operating the Tide Loads of Hope van, which provides free laundry services.
Homes in New Richmond, Ohio, were surrounded by the overflowing Ohio River on Monday, April 7.
More: New Richmond faces its worst flooding in decades after storms: ‘This is life on the river’
Kenton County, Kentucky
If your home or business was damaged, please contact the Kenton County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to schedule your damage assessment. You can contact the office via email at kentoncountyEOC@kentoncounty.org or by phone at 859-392-1488. Please be ready to provide the following information:
Your name and contact phone number
Address of damaged structure(s)
If the structure(s) are a primary residence or business location
Brief description of the damages
Campbell County, Kentucky
Campbell County residents and business owners whose primary properties sustained storm or flood damage are encouraged to request a damage survey. Eligible damages to report include: flood-damaged vehicles; cracked or shifting home foundations; roof damage from wind, fallen trees, or heavy rain. Fill out the report by Wednesday, April 16, here.
If your home was affected by flooding, you can get free trash vouchers to help throw things away. Valid through June 30, each voucher allows residents to dispose of one pickup truckload or 8-foot trailer load of debris − stacked no more than 3 feet high − at no cost to the resident. Accepted debris includes drywall and insulation, carpeting and rugs, furniture, tree limbs and yard debris and bagged household waste. Items not accepted include electronics, tires, appliances, hazardous waste or liquids. Residents may be charged for unapproved items. Rumpke reserves the right to refuse noncompliant loads. Request vouchers or learn more here. For voucher program questions, contact Solid Waste at SolidWaste@campbellcountyky.gov or 859-547-1866.
Disposal Site Locations:
Rumpke Covington Transfer Station at 4399 Boron Drive in Covington. Call 800-828-8171
Rumpke Pendleton County Landfill at 1374 Bryan Griffin Road in Butler. Call 859-472-7339
Fire personnel from Northern Pendleton Fire pump water from the basement of the home of Marilyn Holt, 88, right, in Butler, Kentucky, Tuesday, April 8.
Dearborn County, Indiana
If you own a home or business in Dearborn County that has sustained damage due to flooding, you are urged to report it by using https://in211.communityos.org/. If you do not have internet access, you may call Dearborn County Emergency Management at -812-537-3971. These reports will assist in determining if disaster relief funding will be available.
More: Ohio River rose to its highest in 28 years. Now, Cincinnati assessing, cleaning up damage
Volunteer for flood cleanup efforts
Dearborn County, Indiana: Volunteers will meet at the Aurora City Hall fire bay on Sunday starting at 10 a.m. Volunteers will be required to check in and check out at the end of each shift. Please wear appropriate work clothes, work boots and gloves. Cleaning supplies will be provided. Lunch and beverages provided. Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have questions concerning volunteer efforts, please contact Aurora City Manager, Austin Woods at awoods@aurora.in.us.
Cincinnati, Ohio: A flood cleanup event took place Saturday morning at the LeBlond Recreation Center located at 2335 Riverside Drive. A spokesperson for the city said there are currently no plans for additional cleanup events, but officials will continue to assess the needs of the community.
Did we miss anyone? Any other city and municipality government, agency or volunteer group that is offering recourses to those affected by the floods can send their information to The Enquirer at cinlocalnews@cincinna.gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Flood recovery resources for counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana