A section of Willow Road in Prospect Heights is closed to traffic. Larry Shapiro photo Hillcrest Drive at Willow Road in Prospect Heights. Larry Shapiro photo Closing the Army Corps of Engineers flood gates on Milwaukee Avenue at Palatine Road. Larry Shapiro photo The flood relief gates are locked into place across Milwaukee Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo When the bottom plates on the gates were lowered, they create a seal along the pavement. Larry Shapiro photo Pump setup to remove water from a housing complex along River Road. Larry Shapiro photo Stacking jersey barriers to create a barrier along a flooded section of River Road in Mount Prospect. Larry Shapiro photo The jersey barriers are wrapped with Visqueen and weighted down with sand bags. Larry Shapiro photo Crews build a temporary levee along River Road in Mount Prospect. Larry Shapiro photo Apple Drive and Plaza Drive in Prospect Heights. Larry Shapiro photo Twin Lakes golf course in Palatine along Route 53. Larry Shapiro photo More images showing the jersey barrier levee construction and the flood gate deployment can be viewed HERE. The Army Corps of Engineers has several projects in place to manage the Des Plaines River: Authority: Water Resources Development Act 1999 (Public Law 106-53) Project Description: The Des Plaines River has a long history of flooding, causing significant economic losses. In September 1986, the largest recorded flood resulted in $35 million in damage, affecting 10,000 homes and 263 businesses. Over 15,000 residents were evacuated, and seven lives were lost. The project includes six structural elements: two levees, two reservoir expansions, one lateral storage area, and one dam modification. It also includes a flood warning system. Costs: Current Status: Levee 37 is nearly complete as of April 2012. The remaining gap will be closed once the compensatory storage facility at Heritage Park is completed, expected by late 2013 or early 2014. Plans for the Gaps and Closures contract are ongoing, along with work on Van Patten Woods Lateral Storage and Big Bend Lake expansion. Authority: Water Resources Development Act 1999, Section 419 Project Description: This study expands the focus from the mainstem of the Des Plaines River to include the entire Upper Des Plaines watershed. It aims to reduce flooding, restore ecosystems, improve water quality, and enhance recreation. Recent floods in 2004, 2007, 2008, and 2008 have led to significant damages and disaster declarations. The study evaluates both flood risk management and ecosystem restoration opportunities. Costs: Current Status: An updated Alternative Formulation Briefing Document was submitted for review in December 2012. It has been condensed into one volume and should be reviewed by February 2013, leading to a public release soon. Please check back later for the full feasibility study.
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It seems that many people have some kind of photos or videos showing the massive flooding and damage caused by the recent storms. While this isn't solely a fire service issue, we'd be grateful to receive more images or videos to share with our community. Here are some visuals from Larry Shapiro, highlighting a small portion of the northwest suburbs, including parts of Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, and Palatine.
Ever driven along Milwaukee Avenue near Palatine Road and wondered about those large green gates on the side of the road? They were deployed for the first time on Thursday afternoon in anticipation of the Des Plaines River reaching its peak in the area.