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Gays Mills among Wisconsin communities still hurt by floods
"Here and Now" Aug. 15, 2008
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Flood waters across the state have begun to recede in many areas, but some Wisconsin communities are still feeling the effects of this summer’s storms. Gays Mills, a small village between La Crosse and Madison, is one such community. FEMA is planning to visit Gays Mills next week and Crawford County Independent Kickapoo Scout editor Charley Preusser joins us in the studio to discuss the effects of the flood on the Gays Mills community.

Flood Recovery Still a FEMA Priority
"Here and Now" July 25, 2008
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Standing flood waters continue to plague Wisconsin homes and the Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to offer assistance to affected families. FEMA will be available in 11 cities in the state this week to offer advice on recovery and information about assistance programs. In the studio, FEMA official Ed Edahl discusses the effects of the flooding and how government aid can help those affected.

Flood Waters Continue to Plague Sauk County
"Here and Now" July 11, 2008
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More than one month after initial flooding in Spring Green residents are still battling flood waters. On Thursday, Gov. Jim Doyle visited the area and assured citizens that federal and state assistance is on the way. Pastor Douglas Larson-Sell of Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green has been holding community meetings for affected families called “respites.” We talk to him about the condition of his community.

Flood Relief Continues
"Here and Now" June 27, 2008
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Officials from FEMA continued to assess homes, businesses and infrastructure damaged by floodwaters this week. On Thursday, a FEMA crew visited Rock County where one community remains isolated by flood waters. We bring you video of that trip as well as an interview with one FEMA official who was there. Rebecca Morales of FEMA External Affairs has been working all over Wisconsin for more than two weeks, informing residents how to access flood relief. She joins us in the studio to talk more about FEMA's work in Wisconsin.

Contaminated Flood Waters
"Here and Now" June 27, 2008
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We hear the latest on a case of E. coli contracted after one child played in contaminated floodwaters. Pediatrician Greg Demuri is one of the doctors at UW Children's Hospital treating the 6 year old boy. He joins us to talk about the child's condition as well as the threat posed by contaminated flood water.

Rebuilding After the Storms
"Here and Now" June 20, 2008
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Last week’s rains left many roads submerged, leading to closed highways and long detours across the state. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation took emergency action to reopen a stretch of Interstate 94 after rising rivers forced its closure. On Tuesday, DOT construction began on a $900,000 temporary crossover to span the submerged section of the interstate. We talk to DOT Secretary Frank Busalacchi about this project and the many other construction projects underway to repair the state’s roads.

Cleaning Up the State
"Here and Now" June 20, 2008
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Officials at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources had their eye on several dams this week as they strained under the floodwaters. Dams in Pardeeville and Montello, as well as dams along the Kickapoo River, came under scrutiny. Hundreds of small dams throughout the state were damaged or stressed by flood waters. In addition, several state parks, recreation areas and trails remain closed due to flooding. We talk to DNR Secretary Matt Frank about efforts to secure dams and clean up state lands.

Coping With Disaster
"Here and Now" June 20, 2008
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Three more Wisconsin counties were declared federal disaster areas Thursday after inspection from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Fond du Lac, Marquette and Iowa Counties joined a dozen other Wisconsin counties already eligible for federal relief dollars as designated disaster areas. As clean-up efforts continue across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services is offering mental health counseling and an emergency food program to residents of these affected counties. Department of Health Secretary Karen Timberlake is here to tell us about the FoodShare Program and other services available to those affected by flooding.

Flooding Hits Wisconsin Farms
"Here and Now" June 13, 2008
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Flooded fields will lead to ruined crops and a decreased harvest for some Wisconsin farmers, which could, in turn, lead to a hike in already-rising food prices for consumers, say agricultural experts. The flooding is an especially hard blow for farmers in southwestern Wisconsin, where floodwaters devastated crops and livestock last August. We talk to Joe Lauer, a corn specialist with UW-Extension about how the flooding will affect farmers.

State to Seek Flood Relief
"Here and Now" June 13, 2008
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Storms pounded the state this week, causing flooding, wash-outs, and mudslides that damaged homes and businesses. This week Governor Jim Doyle requested assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Administration to assess flooded areas of Wisconsin. FEMA inspectors, along with Governor Doyle, have been out all week surveying dams, bridges and roads affected by flood waters. From Monday to Thursday night the Wisconsin Department of Transportation designated nearly thirty roads closed or otherwise affected by flooding. Doyle joins us in the studio to talk about clean-up efforts and what possible federal disaster relief the state could receive.

Flooding Destroys Lake Delton
"Here and Now" June 13, 2008
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Rising flood waters caused Lake Delton to break through its banks Monday, washing away several homes and severely damaging others. Lake Delton, situated in the Wisconsin Dells tourist area was the stage for the Tommy Bartlett “Ski and Ski” Show, a waterskiing exhibition. Producer Art Hackett traveled to Lake Delton on Monday to talk to residents and city officials about what the loss of the lake will mean for the resort town. We also speak to Tim Diehl, a Lake Delton village board member and president of Tommy Bartlett, Inc.

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