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.

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.