Instead, callers will be asked to leave a message and an operator will return their call. The call volume to the Center has been heavy enough that operators have been challenged to give personal assistance to each caller. A Flood Relief Information hotline with regular updates is available at 864-1401 to provide citizen's with the latest information, and tips and safety precautions on cleaning up after a flood. Some areas of the City reported up to 8 inches of rain. The Emergency Operation Center's Damage Control Center is still activated.
Residents can call to report an estimate of the amount of damage to their home or business.
The City and Greene County are continuing to respond to citizens affected by the City-wide flooding. Residents can still call the Emergency Operation Center's Damage Control Center to report damage to their home or business. In light of the extensive damage resulting from the recent heavy rains, the City of Springfield is waiving the fee for permits issued to licensed craftsmen providing services for any reconstruction resulting from flood damage. Reconstruction can include a number of items including the replacement of hot water heaters, furnaces, and other appliances. In order to assure safety for the citizen's of Springfield, the Department of Building Development Services is offering to provide inspections of all maintenance and repair activities even when a permit is not required.