Friday, March 11, 2011

TOWN HALL MEETING PREPARING FOR FLOODS March 11 201

The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 7 PM- 9 PM on Flood Preparedness.   The meeting will be held at the
Evangelical Covenant Church, located on Hwy 2, west of Bemidj, across from the Amigo Twin Theater. Entry will be the front door to the church.

Topics to be covered include:
  • How to fill a sandbag
  • How to build a dike with sandbags
  • How flood insurance works
  • Resources available for flood events in Beltrami County


We urge all of our citizens who are concerned about possible flooding to attend.  We welcome all to

attend regardless of what county or area you live in.

 Vendors who would like to discuss what they have to offer in the way of supplies or assistance are also welcome. Please email or call Emergency Management Director Beryl Wernberg at 218-333-320 or beryl.wernberg@co.beltrami.mn.us to be added to the agenda.