Cedar Rapids Building Services Division Open Saturday and Sunday to Assist with Flood Recovery Efforts
The Cedar Rapids Building Services Division will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2. Staff will be available at City Services Center (500 15th Ave. SW) to answer any questions citizens have about re-entering their homes and businesses.
During these hours the city will be issuing flood permits to properties that sustained damage and inspectors will be available to address any flood-related questions. The mayor has waived all fees for flood permits.
Information on Re-Entry of Homes or Businesses
City staff is working with Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy to resume utility services to all properties. We are working with all property owners to ensure this is done safely and with proper permitting.
Flood water – even minimal levels – can create safety hazards in your home or business. Re-establishing safe utility services are critical as residents re-enter and evaluate their properties. Properties may have water in the basement from sewer backup. Please do not enter any basement that still has standing water.
If your electrical system, furnace and water heater have been submerged for any reason, they are to be considered dangerous and unsafe. Call both your electrical and gas provider immediately:
Alliant Energy – 1-800-ALLIANT or 1-800-255-4268
MidAmerican Energy – 1-888-427-5632
You will need to hire a contractor properly registered with the State of Iowa to repair the damage before it is safe to re-establish electrical and/or gas utilities. If you are uncertain whether a contractor is registered, the City has established a phone line and will verify if the contractor is properly registered and licensed by the State of Iowa. Please call 319-286-5929 to verify. This is not a contractor referral, but is a verification service. We encourage you to get referrals from friends and family on contractors.