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UPDATE: City Crews To Start Collecting Flood Debris

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A man wades through waist-high water and vehicle is partially submerged in the middle of South Huron Street on Wheeling Island Thursday. Much of the south end of Wheeling Island was closed to traffic Thursday as the Ohio River neared major flooding levels when it reached its crest. (Photos by Eric Ayres)

As flood waters recede, city crews are beginning to collect debris or damaged items that are landfill appropriate. Residents should place the items to be picked up in front of their homes and not in streets or alleys.

It is helpful to crews if the items are stacked neatly, bagged up and not in cardboard boxes. Boxes will break down if they become wet. Furniture will be accepted. Carpeting and flooring should be broken down or cut to a manageable size and bagged if possible.

Tires, chemicals, hazardous materials, paint and propane tanks are not acceptable and will not be collected.

11 a.m. update

WHEELING -- According to the National Weather Service, the Ohio River in Wheeling crested around 8 p.m., Thursday at 41.49 feet. Water levels are continuing to drop and are expected to be below flood stage around 8 p.m. Friday.

If you were impacted by the flooding, here are several things to know:

Important Telephone Numbers:

Non-Emergency Calls: 304-234-3711

Emergency Management Agency (EMA): 304-234-3757

Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department: 304-234-3682

Basement Water Pumping:

Residents impacted by flood water can call 304-234-3711 once the river is below flood stage if they need water pumped from their basements.

Mud/Debris Removal and Trash Pickup:

Wheeling's City Operations Division is working to clean mud and debris from flooded streets as water recedes. This will take place on Friday and throughout the weekend in all affected areas.

Residents are being asked to place any debris or damaged items in front of their homes and NOT on the street or in alleys. Sanitation crews will start collecting items on Monday, April 8.

Tetanus Shots:

The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is offering free tetanus shots. Shots will be administered starting today from 9 a.m.-3 pm. and again on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. You must be a West Virginia resident and no appointment is needed. For more information, call 304-234-3682.

Clean Up Kits:

Flood cleanup kits are available to residents and businesses at the House of the Carpenter - 200 South Front Street, Wheeling Island. Telephone: 304-233-4640.

Volunteers & Food Donations:

Volunteers wishing to assist in cleanup, make food donations and other necessary items can inquire with the House of the Carpenter - 200 South Front Street, Wheeling Island. Telephone: 304-233-4640.

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