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Flood 1997 | FEMA photos
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) collection.
SHSND DR 1174-ND Red River Flood 1997 SA 32189
Grand Forks 005. In the
spring of 1997, Grand
Forks reinforced its dikes
and added sandbags on top
of the dikes to try to
prevent flooding. The dikes
gave way and the river
entered city neighborhoods
and downtown businesses.
IMG0066. The river reached
the rooftops on some Grand
Forks and East Grand Forks
homes.
Grand Forks 015. After
evacuation, rescue crews
of city firefighters, police
officers, and National Guard
troops checked houses to be
sure everyone was out and to
rescue dogs and cats that
had to be left behind if
people were evacuated by
boat.
IM0006 Businesses were
damaged by floodwaters.
Restaurants and other
businesses that sold food
had to rebuild and
completely disinfect or
replace all of their
equipment.
Grand Forks 025. In order
to completely dry out a
house and prevent mold
formation within the walls,
homeowners had to remove
and dispose of dry wall,
paneling, cupboards, and
woodwork.
Grand_forks0003. Some
neighborhoods were filled
with things that floated
in on the river, but
after the waters receded,
every home had to throw
out anything that was
destroyed by the flood.
Some things were contaminated
by dirty floodwater and
could not be made safe by
washing.
