According to media reports, the Rock River waters are receding. A few Cleveland families were able to go back to their homes and survey damage. In the town of Barstow, residents were able to get back to their homes unassisted Thursday. Local damage assessments are being planned for today. The ice jam is still in place and could be for several days before things change, according to the fire chief and mayor.
Bottled water is available along with bleach to clean well water.
Officials from the towns of Barstow and Cleveland are unsure of when all residents will be able to get back into their homes. They say, it depends on the ice jam and the weather. This amendment will adjust FEMA's cost share to 100 percent for debris removal under the PA program through April 28. The declaration was due to severe winter storms that occurred October 31 through November 20. An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter Scale occurred 340 miles southwest of Anchorage Saturday.