The City of Bemidji will be closing the intersection of 15th St NW and Norton Ave NW at Norton Ave starting Tuesday , July 31 at 7 AM. A three way stop sign will be in place with 15th St fully accessible as a through street. Those living on Norton will have to drive south on Norton from Paul Bunyan Dr NW as there will be no access from the south going north. Construction will be in place the remainder of the week.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
City of Bemidji Demolition Site is Closed
The City of Bemidji Demolition site is closed as of Monday July 23, 2012. Residents of the City will no longer be allowed to bring their fallen trees or brush to the site on Rako St. Residents are urged to check with Waste Management, Inc. 751-1668 to determine hours of operation at the County demolition site located on the N Lk Plantagenet Dr SE west of Hwy 71 South.
Beltrami County Veterans Services Officer - Flags at Half Staff this Week
From our Beltrami County Veterans Services Officer, here is a news
item of importance to us all. Flags are to be flown at half staff
through and including Wednesay, July 25, until sunset as a mark of
respect for the vicitms of the horrible tragedy in Aurora, CO.
July 20, 2012
Presidential Proclamation -- Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in
Aurora, Colorado
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN AURORA, COLORADO
- - - - - - -
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence
perpetrated on July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colorado, by the authority
vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag
of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House
and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and
naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in
the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its
Territories and possessions until sunset, July 25, 2012. I also direct
that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time
at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other
facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels
and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-seventh.
BARACK OBAMA
item of importance to us all. Flags are to be flown at half staff
through and including Wednesay, July 25, until sunset as a mark of
respect for the vicitms of the horrible tragedy in Aurora, CO.
July 20, 2012
Presidential Proclamation -- Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in
Aurora, Colorado
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN AURORA, COLORADO
- - - - - - -
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence
perpetrated on July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colorado, by the authority
vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag
of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House
and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and
naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in
the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its
Territories and possessions until sunset, July 25, 2012. I also direct
that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time
at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other
facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels
and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-seventh.
BARACK OBAMA
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Beltrami County Storm Cleanup Assistance and Needs
LOOKING FOR CONTRACTORS AND LOGGERS- if you own a business that
specializes in removing trees and root balls, cleaning up decimated
groves of trees or other related jobs please call the hotline 333-8395
with your phone number, name, whether or not you provide free
estimates and what your hourly rates are. We are compiling a list for
our citizens to call to help them save time in looking for
professionals who are available. The list will be published as soon
as we get the names.
VOLUNTEER GROUP COMING FROM AROUND MINNESOTA TO HELP THOSE IN NEED
The NECHAMA Emergency Response team, members of MN
VOAD, is in the process of putting together a group of volunteers to
come to Beltrami County to assist residents that are handicapped or in
desperate need of assistance with downed trees. Our hotline has put
together a list of such people in need. Unfortunately this group of
dedicated volunteers, who just finished up spending weeks in Duluth
helping citizens, experienced great difficulty last night in Eden
Prairie, MN at their headquarters where their completely outfitted
trailer and truck were ravaged. The trailer, full of chainsaws and
equipment necessary for processing downed trees was stolen. The truck
was trashed and someone attempted to steal that as well. Therefore,
they are trying to put together a new trailer and repair the truck in
preparation for coming to our area. This will delay their response.
GREENWOOD CEMETERY- this Cemetery, located in the City of Bemidji,
welcomes those of any faith to their burial grounds. Unfortunately,
the storm of July 2 caused major damage to their trees and grounds.
Shortly after the storm, City of Blackduck maintenance personnel
volunteered time and assisted in cutting up trees. Many thanks to
these folks. The Cemetery advises there still remains brush and root
balls that must be cleared. The Cemetery board does not have the
money needed to pay contractors to finish up the work nor the
machinery necessary to do this themselves so they are asking for
assistance. Since they are not sponsored by any particular church they
have a slim budget and would appreciate any donations of time,
machinery, labor or money. Please contact them at 243-2387 or
308-0324 or PO Bx 1431, Bemidji MN 56619 if you can help.
HOTLINE BELTRAMI COUNTY- we have cut back to checking the hotline
once a day now. For those of you who are signed up for help we are
keeping that list and will be forwarding that to our group of
volunteers FOR ASSISTANCE. However, be aware that it will be a length
of time before they are able to be here. We ask for your patience in
waiting.
specializes in removing trees and root balls, cleaning up decimated
groves of trees or other related jobs please call the hotline 333-8395
with your phone number, name, whether or not you provide free
estimates and what your hourly rates are. We are compiling a list for
our citizens to call to help them save time in looking for
professionals who are available. The list will be published as soon
as we get the names.
VOLUNTEER GROUP COMING FROM AROUND MINNESOTA TO HELP THOSE IN NEED
The NECHAMA Emergency Response team, members of MN
VOAD, is in the process of putting together a group of volunteers to
come to Beltrami County to assist residents that are handicapped or in
desperate need of assistance with downed trees. Our hotline has put
together a list of such people in need. Unfortunately this group of
dedicated volunteers, who just finished up spending weeks in Duluth
helping citizens, experienced great difficulty last night in Eden
Prairie, MN at their headquarters where their completely outfitted
trailer and truck were ravaged. The trailer, full of chainsaws and
equipment necessary for processing downed trees was stolen. The truck
was trashed and someone attempted to steal that as well. Therefore,
they are trying to put together a new trailer and repair the truck in
preparation for coming to our area. This will delay their response.
GREENWOOD CEMETERY- this Cemetery, located in the City of Bemidji,
welcomes those of any faith to their burial grounds. Unfortunately,
the storm of July 2 caused major damage to their trees and grounds.
Shortly after the storm, City of Blackduck maintenance personnel
volunteered time and assisted in cutting up trees. Many thanks to
these folks. The Cemetery advises there still remains brush and root
balls that must be cleared. The Cemetery board does not have the
money needed to pay contractors to finish up the work nor the
machinery necessary to do this themselves so they are asking for
assistance. Since they are not sponsored by any particular church they
have a slim budget and would appreciate any donations of time,
machinery, labor or money. Please contact them at 243-2387 or
308-0324 or PO Bx 1431, Bemidji MN 56619 if you can help.
HOTLINE BELTRAMI COUNTY- we have cut back to checking the hotline
once a day now. For those of you who are signed up for help we are
keeping that list and will be forwarding that to our group of
volunteers FOR ASSISTANCE. However, be aware that it will be a length
of time before they are able to be here. We ask for your patience in
waiting.
Monday, July 16, 2012
UPDATES TO STORM NEWS from Beltrami County EM
FROM THE CITY OF BEMIDJI:
· City Crews have begun picking up storm debris for residents.
Please be advised that once City crews have been through your
neighborhood, they will not be returning. Do NOT rake debris onto
the City Street as this will clog our stormwater catch basins.
· CITY OF BEMIDJI EXTENDED DAYS FOR DEBRIS SITE: The City of
Bemidji has extended the use of the Rako Street site to drop off tree
branches, leaves but NO ROOT BALLS AND NO OTHER DEBRIS.
o Monday, July 16 thru Friday, July 20 – 4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
o Saturday, July 21 - Noon – 4:00 on Saturday (change to earlier notice)
o YOU MUST BRING PROOF you live in the City limits.
· Diamond Point Park is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The
City of Bemidji requests that all residents stay out of the park.
· PARK CLEAN UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Call Tina at 218-308-3780
or tina.hanke@ci.bemidji.mn.us
FROM BELTRAMI COUNTY Emergency Management:
-Employees from Home Depot have graciously volunteered
their services as a work crew today and are assigned to those on the
top of our list who are in need of assistance.
- Volunteers from the Beltrami County Emergency Operations
Team have been volunteering this week as traffic control at the
Diamond Point park clean up and also will be on hand at the City
Compost site. To the man on the bicycle who almost ran down one of our
volunteers, shame on you!! We ask that the public respect the work
that is being down and watch for volunteers who are there to help. Use
caution please.
-We are working on having more volunteer crews come in
from around the state to assist those citizens that remain in need of
help. Stay tuned for more.
· City Crews have begun picking up storm debris for residents.
Please be advised that once City crews have been through your
neighborhood, they will not be returning. Do NOT rake debris onto
the City Street as this will clog our stormwater catch basins.
· CITY OF BEMIDJI EXTENDED DAYS FOR DEBRIS SITE: The City of
Bemidji has extended the use of the Rako Street site to drop off tree
branches, leaves but NO ROOT BALLS AND NO OTHER DEBRIS.
o Monday, July 16 thru Friday, July 20 – 4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
o Saturday, July 21 - Noon – 4:00 on Saturday (change to earlier notice)
o YOU MUST BRING PROOF you live in the City limits.
· Diamond Point Park is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The
City of Bemidji requests that all residents stay out of the park.
· PARK CLEAN UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Call Tina at 218-308-3780
or tina.hanke@ci.bemidji.mn.us
FROM BELTRAMI COUNTY Emergency Management:
-Employees from Home Depot have graciously volunteered
their services as a work crew today and are assigned to those on the
top of our list who are in need of assistance.
- Volunteers from the Beltrami County Emergency Operations
Team have been volunteering this week as traffic control at the
Diamond Point park clean up and also will be on hand at the City
Compost site. To the man on the bicycle who almost ran down one of our
volunteers, shame on you!! We ask that the public respect the work
that is being down and watch for volunteers who are there to help. Use
caution please.
-We are working on having more volunteer crews come in
from around the state to assist those citizens that remain in need of
help. Stay tuned for more.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Storm Support Information
218-333-8395- please call that number and leave a detailed message or
talk to the volunteer who answers the phone. We continue to match
those in need of chainsawing or cleanup with outstanding volunteers
from this community. If you need trees sawed or can offer such a
service let us know.
POSSIBLE FINANCIAL HELP AT HRDC 218-333-6530- attached please find
both PDF and JPG format a flyer regarding financial assistance for
those who qualify – please see parameters that apply for those in our
area who are in need and did not have homeowner's insurance in place.
Pass this along to those who qualify.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- we are looking for adults who are willing to be
available for other volunteer jobs to include answering phones,
working at sites and assisting with clean up in yards.
Please call 218-333-8395 if you have some time.
DAMAGE ESTIMATES – there is no doubt this storm impacted tourism and
the dollars generated. We need to carefully document this type of
cost- please call 218-333-8395 if you have a business that was
impacted. Leave your Business name, amount of income affected and
contact number.
CITY OF BEMIDJI EXTENDED DAYS FOR DEMOLITION SITE: the City of
Bemidji has extended the use of the demolition site to drop off tree
branches, leaves but NO ROOT BALLS AND NO OTHER DEBRIS. The site on
Rako St will remain open from 7 days a week, noon- 8:00 PM until July
20, 2012 Friday. YOU MUST BRING PROOF you live in the City limits.
Contact number 759-1850.
COUNTY DEMOLITION SITE: located at 2332 N Plantagenet DR SE (remember
to go east at N Plantagenet Dr SE not west) open Monday – Friday 8 AM-
5 PM and Saturdays 8 AM-1 PM. Contact Number is 755-1440.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Bemidji City crews have begun picking-up storm debris
Bemidji, MN – July 9, 2012
City crews have begun picking-up storm debris and would like to remind
city residents that branches and trees should be in front of your home
placed behind the curb or on the boulevard. Please do not use the
alley due to the size of equipment needed. NO rootballs or stumps
will be picked up.
Raking of leaves or any debris onto city streets is prohibited.
Final cleanup of the area is the responsibility of the property
owner/resident.
City crews have begun picking-up storm debris and would like to remind
city residents that branches and trees should be in front of your home
placed behind the curb or on the boulevard. Please do not use the
alley due to the size of equipment needed. NO rootballs or stumps
will be picked up.
Raking of leaves or any debris onto city streets is prohibited.
Final cleanup of the area is the responsibility of the property
owner/resident.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
HOTLINE SET UP IN BELTRAMI COUNTY TO MATCH VOLUNTEERS AND THOSE IN NEED
IF you are a VOLUNTEER and wish to contribute to assisting the
survivors of storm damage, we would love to hear from you. We are
looking for people who have chainsaws, experience with using them,
other equipment to clear trees and lots of muscle. We could also use
office help to man the hotline. Please call 218-333-8395 and leave
your name, number, what you are offering and when you might be
available.
If you are a SURVIVOR of the storms this week, and have a need for
assistance in removing trees and storm debris and have NO other
assistance available we will match you up with folks that can help.
Please call 218-333-8395 and leave your name, a current good contact
phone number and your address in Beltrami County. We will do our best
to get back to you as soon as possible with solutions. We know there
are people in various parts of our county that may be in need so do
not hesitate to call.
The City of Bemidji is requesting that those who live in the City
deliver only tree limbs, not the root balls, as well as branches and
leaves to the site on Rako St SW just west of the Police Training
Center. NO other debris is allowed. Remember that there are
citizens living in that area as well. You will need an ID proving you
live in the City in order to utilize that site.
County residents can utilize the Waste Management, Inc demolition site
located on the Beltrami County Line Rd SE.
All residents are reminded that every single hour of time and money
that is spent on recovering from damages should be documented.
Especially important is taking pictures and keeping logs. If we are
able to be part of a disaster declaration all of that information will
be needed and may prove to be beneficial in providing aid if possible.
The compassion and outstanding support that volunteers have already
provided to many of those in need has been phenomenal. Many worked on
their holiday, July 4, to help neighbors, friends and strangers.
Today three gentlemen, two from south of Sauk Center, MN and one from
the Kitchi Pines Mennonite Church, Pennington, MN, who are all part
of the Christian Aid Ministries' Disaster Response, toured the most
heavily hit parts of Beltrami County with Emergency Management. We
were able to identify 7 properties that had immediate need for
assistance-these survivors are handicapped, suffering from severe
illness or have no other means of assistance. Their crew will be here
Saturday to address these needs. In addition Home Depot is putting
together a crew to assist next week. The stories go on of folks
willing to go the extra mile for those in need.
We just want to say how very much we appreciate all of the help and
support that has been so willingly given. Keep up the good work folks-
you make us all proud.
survivors of storm damage, we would love to hear from you. We are
looking for people who have chainsaws, experience with using them,
other equipment to clear trees and lots of muscle. We could also use
office help to man the hotline. Please call 218-333-8395 and leave
your name, number, what you are offering and when you might be
available.
If you are a SURVIVOR of the storms this week, and have a need for
assistance in removing trees and storm debris and have NO other
assistance available we will match you up with folks that can help.
Please call 218-333-8395 and leave your name, a current good contact
phone number and your address in Beltrami County. We will do our best
to get back to you as soon as possible with solutions. We know there
are people in various parts of our county that may be in need so do
not hesitate to call.
The City of Bemidji is requesting that those who live in the City
deliver only tree limbs, not the root balls, as well as branches and
leaves to the site on Rako St SW just west of the Police Training
Center. NO other debris is allowed. Remember that there are
citizens living in that area as well. You will need an ID proving you
live in the City in order to utilize that site.
County residents can utilize the Waste Management, Inc demolition site
located on the Beltrami County Line Rd SE.
All residents are reminded that every single hour of time and money
that is spent on recovering from damages should be documented.
Especially important is taking pictures and keeping logs. If we are
able to be part of a disaster declaration all of that information will
be needed and may prove to be beneficial in providing aid if possible.
The compassion and outstanding support that volunteers have already
provided to many of those in need has been phenomenal. Many worked on
their holiday, July 4, to help neighbors, friends and strangers.
Today three gentlemen, two from south of Sauk Center, MN and one from
the Kitchi Pines Mennonite Church, Pennington, MN, who are all part
of the Christian Aid Ministries' Disaster Response, toured the most
heavily hit parts of Beltrami County with Emergency Management. We
were able to identify 7 properties that had immediate need for
assistance-these survivors are handicapped, suffering from severe
illness or have no other means of assistance. Their crew will be here
Saturday to address these needs. In addition Home Depot is putting
together a crew to assist next week. The stories go on of folks
willing to go the extra mile for those in need.
We just want to say how very much we appreciate all of the help and
support that has been so willingly given. Keep up the good work folks-
you make us all proud.
Bears Den Landing and Pine Point Landing Closed by DNR for Repaor
Bears Den Landing and Pine Point Landing in the southwest corner of
Beltrami County are closed to visitors. The DNR has closed those
locations due to a number of trees down making travel impossible.
Our unsung heroes, Beltrami Electric, Ottertail Power, Paul Bunyan
Telephone, Midcontinent and other vendors continue to work long hours
to restore power and amenities to residences. If you have questions
or concerns, please call your local provider and make sure they have
your address and contact numbers. Many crews have come in from other
locations to assist.
Finally we appreciate all of the citizens in our County that have
stepped up to help their neighbors, friends and family. We are truly
blessed with compassionate and caring citizens who go out of their way
to help others.
Beltrami County are closed to visitors. The DNR has closed those
locations due to a number of trees down making travel impossible.
Our unsung heroes, Beltrami Electric, Ottertail Power, Paul Bunyan
Telephone, Midcontinent and other vendors continue to work long hours
to restore power and amenities to residences. If you have questions
or concerns, please call your local provider and make sure they have
your address and contact numbers. Many crews have come in from other
locations to assist.
Finally we appreciate all of the citizens in our County that have
stepped up to help their neighbors, friends and family. We are truly
blessed with compassionate and caring citizens who go out of their way
to help others.
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