The remaining pavement on 20th Street SW, between Chandler Street and the Jefferson High School entrance, will be placed this week.

Next week, residential driveways will be paved and finish grading of yards will begin. Also next week, the contractor will install new residential water services on Chandler Street. This process will follow the Chandler Street loop up the hill, starting at the westerly intersection with 20th Street and working toward the water tower driveway. There will be brief water service interruptions to individual homes during this time. Homeowners will be notified in advance via door hanger or direct notification.​

In July, the City of Cedar Rapids Iowa Government rolled out an emergency preparedness initiative called “Neighborhood P.A.C.T.” P.A.C.T. is an acronym for Prepare, Act, Communicate, and Train. When a major disaster occurs, you may need to survive on your own for several days. It is important to have a disaster supply kit with a three-day supply of food and water, flashlight, first aid kit, and other essentials. Disaster planning also involves developing a plan for your family if there is a fire or severe weather. Communication is also important and there are opportunities for text alerts from CRNewsNow.com, tuning into AM 600 or FM 96.5, or receiving alerts through an All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio. Training is a great way to help your community so neighbors can share information and resources. More information about the Neighborhood P.A.C.T. initiative is available at CityofCR.com/PACT.

Each month, there will be an emergency preparedness topic available on CityofCR.com/PACT. September’s emergency preparedness topic features actionable steps to take in the event of a power outage.

SAVE THE DATE!!
Saturday, September 11, 2021: Emergency Preparedness Day

Emergency Preparedness Month will be recognized with the distribution by City staff of bags with resource information and emergency preparedness booklets from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on September 11, 2021, at five Hy-Vee locations In Cedar Rapids:

• Hy-Vee, 1556 1st Avenue NE
• Hy-Vee, 20 Wilson Avenue SW
• Hy-Vee, 1843 Johnson Avenue NW
• Hy-Vee, 4035 Mt. Vernon Road SE
• Hy-Vee, 3235 Oakland Road NE

Have you received an eviction notice? Contact Iowa Legal Aid for representation at 1-800-332-0419 or apply for legal help online at https://www.iowalegalaid.org/


Are you in need of rental and utility assistance? Contact Waypoint Services at 319-366-7999 – make sure you leave a message, may take up to 2 days to receive a call back. 

You can also apply online directly: 

• https://www.linncounty.org/1585/Emergency-Rental-Assistance (Linn County’s program) 
• https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/CEDARRAPIDSIA/participant (Cedar Rapids' program)

Do you have derecho damage that you cannot afford to repair? Insurance deductible gap or no insurance? Can’t find a contractor? The Providing Assistance to Community Homeowners (PATCH) program may be able to assist you. Find out more here: https://www.ecicog.org/patch.html


All programs are accessible through Waypoint Services (319-366-7999), who has housing navigators to assist individuals with housing needs. While helping them with their housing needs, Waypoint will link them to other resources they may need, such as food, clothing, or childcare.