Stormwater
Flood Local Resources:
Red Cross:
Shelter for displaced residents at 404 E 3rd Street
Response kits available at 404 E 3rd Street
Heartland United Way
Call 211
Food and clean water
Central District Health Department
Drinking water test kits for those on wells
Hall County Extension
Drinking water test kits
Moisture Sensors to ensure walls are dry before rebuilding
Cleaning up after a flood:

Quick Facts:
Stay safe when cleaning up after a flood.
Shut off gas and electricity
Wear protective gear
Remove standing water and all soaked materials
Shovel out mud
Remove wall interior surfaces and insulation
Scrub walls and floors then disinfect with bleach solution
Dry thoroughly before rebuilding
Cleaning up from a flood can seem like a daunting task. It's important to prepare and plan for how you're going to deal with the damage. Use the following guidelines to get your home back to livable standards as soon as possible.
When can I remodel?
It may take several months to clean and do the necessary reparations. Because the humidity is very elevated, it is best to wait at least 6 months after a flood before doing remodeling.
Stormwater: rain and snow melt that flows off of our hard surfaces like rooftops and pavement. This flowing water is directed to storm drains and piped out to the nearest waterway; unfortunately each water droplet picks up all of the trash and pollutants that it can carry.
According to a recent government survey, 40% of U.S. water bodies are polluted; we are part of the problem. People living in communities add pollution to our waterways when we let everyday dirt and debris run into our storm drains. Things like leaves and grass, pet waste, lawn care chemicals, and automotive fluids get carried through our storm system and dumped into our lakes and rivers where they were never intended to be. The City of Grand Island has joined up with Nebraska municipalities across the state to change the statistics and clean up our waterways before any more damage is done.
The fastest way to do this is with your help.

Stormwater Pollution Controls
Overview
The City of Grand Island, together with Federal and State agencies, is constantly reviewing, implementing, and managing stormwater pollution controls. The common goal of these government agencies is to reduce the amount of pollutants entering our nation’s water bodies.
The pollution of stormwater touches everyone in some way. This is why the City has created a Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) that aims to reduce stormwater pollution. Our SWMP identifies pollution sources in our community (things like industrial activity, construction sites, and residential community habits) and provides basic changes that can be used to minimize pollution.
Stormwater Pollution
Stormwater pollution is a challenging water quality problem. Unlike industrial pollution, which can be traced back to individual sources, stormwater pollution is caused by the daily activities of people everywhere. We can only improve if we work together with as industry leaders, construction professionals, and members of the community.
Hotline
Have you noticed an activity that might pollute the stormwater in your community? Call (308) 646-6557 to notify the Stormwater Division of a problem. You can also contact the Public Works Department at (308) 385-5455 or digitally via email, Facebook, or X and we will be happy to answer your questions.