Hampton residents and volunteers will sandbag and shore up village dikes, as well as build a temporary dike around the village museum, Mr. Newberg said. While officials know the sandstone basement will flood, Mr. Newberg said he wants to see the exterior sandbagged to guard against damage from waves. Mr. Newberg said. Mr. Newberg said the south section of the village is lower than the river and rain pools in that area since it can't drain to the Mississippi. The village is not being evacuated, he said.
Homeowners have the option of staying or going.
A command center has been established at Hampton's fire station. Residents who move out or leave their homes should notify the command center at 755-4524. Mr. Newberg asked that people stay away from the village unless they have specific reasons to be there. Those wanting to help should call the command center. Poel also wants volunteers to help sandbag when operations resume in Rapids City and Port Byron Monday.