Hello all,
If you follow us on Facebook, then you've seen
our post asking for help with preparing for the upcoming cresting of the Big
Sioux River and the adverse effects it could have on our museum.
The crest of the Big Sioux
River, as predicted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), is expected to reach 110.3’, the highest crest since 1969. This crest
could leave multiple areas of the museum with standing water and damage to valuable
artifacts and exhibits.
Volunteers can help with
tasks such as sandbagging, relocating gift shop items, preservation gallery
materials, tools and other contents of the museum, wrapping buildings in
sandbags and plastic, and general cleanup both before and after the cresting.
The museum will be
completely closed to non-volunteers through this weekend, June 20-22. If you
need to contact the museum regarding rescheduling of visits, questions about
the reopening, etc., please call (712) 233-6996, and a staff member will return
your call as soon as possible.
If you would like to aid in
the flood preparation and cleanup process at any point, please contact Matt
Merk at (712) 253-7531, or call the museum for more information.
Thanks for your help and support during this time. We're doing our best to protect and preserve our museum and its history.
