Each area will have a response team of city employees assigned to it. A service center will also be opened in each region. We're making a real effort to make this as painless as possible for the people who have already been greatly inconvenienced and harmed by the flood,'' said City Manager John Shirey. East End, Columbia Tusculum, Linwood. West End, Riverside, Sedamsville, Lower Price Hill.
Safety is the first priority.
As the water recedes, areas will be cleared of hazards before access is allowed. Crews must make streets passable and deal with debris hanging from trees and downed power lines. When areas are opened, officials will ask people for identification that shows they belong there. Mr. Shirey said residents should make sure the city has done structural and utility inspections before moving back in. City council will have an emergency meeting at 11 a.m. today in council chambers to vote on an ordinance that would waive building permit fees on flood-damaged homes and businesses.