June 24, 2022 5:00pm Two Multi Agency Resource Centers (MARC) have been set up for Carbon County residents affected by the recent flooding: Tuesday, June 28 2-7pm Red Lodge Civic Center 215 14th St W Red Lodge, MT Thursday, June 30 4-7pm Fromberg High School 319 School Street, Fromberg, MT A MARC brings together multiple service providers […]
Update June 24, 2022 12:30pm Highway 212 is now open through Red Lodge. It remains closed south of Red Lodge near the Forest Service Boundary. Please drive carefully.
For those living in the Floodplain -Immediately following a disaster, an Emergency Notification needs to be sent to the Floodplain Administrator describing any emergency work done in the floodplain. Initiation of a Floodplain Permit is required within 30 days of the Emergency Notification. For the 2022 spring flood, an Emergency Notification can be found here. A […]
Updated local phone contact number July 29, 2022 (Original Post Date June 23, 2022 12:00pm) From Carbon County Public Health How are you?Life has been pretty stressful around here lately! Stress can impact us in multiple ways.Body (fatigue, nausea, dizziness, headaches, grinding of teeth, racing heart)Thoughts (confusion, nightmares, hypervigilance, poor problem solving, flashbacks)Emotions (fear, guilt, […]
June 23, 2022 11:15am Following a natural disaster, many businesses, voluntary, faith-based, and community-based organizations, government agencies and committed citizens come together to try and meet the needs of the affected individuals and communities. Unfortunately, disasters often bring out criminals who prey on the needs of disaster survivors by offering fraudulent services.If you suspect anyone […]
June 23, 2022 11:10 am Mildew (mold in early stage) and molds grow on wood products, ceiling tiles, cardboard, wallpaper, carpets, drywall, fabric, plants, foods, insulation, decaying leaves and other organic materials. Mold growths, or colonies, can start to grow on a damp surface within 24 to 48 hours after water exposure. They reproduce by […]
June 22, 2022 The Montana Department of Commerce has links to resources for flooding recovery including: SBA Disaster Loan Assistance, Unemployment Resources for Flooding Victims, Flood information for Travelers, Renter and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities, Resources for Farmers and Ranchers, Montana DEQ and more. Please check this site for more information: https://commerce.mt.gov/Resources-for-Flooding-Recovery
June 22, 2022 1:45pm The Highway 78 bridge in Roscoe has been repaired and Hwy 78 is open from Red Lodge to Columbus. Travelers can expect a 35mph speed limit from mile marker 19 to mile marker 21. Please obey speed reduction in this area.
The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation’s One Valley Ag Relief Fund will help provide disaster relief to survivors of the flooding of June 2022, specifically for Ag-related infrastructure, field recovery, and/or irrigational canal or fixture reconstruction on Ag properties in Carbon County, Montana. You can apply at https://www.rlacf.org/resources/funding/one-valley-ag-relief-fund/ or via the button below. Please contact RLACF for […]
June 21, 2022 5:15pm From the Carbon County Flood Plain Administrator *Landowners located within the 100-year floodplain. Carbon County, the City of Red Lodge, and the town of Fromberg participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. If you are located within the mapped 100-year floodplain and affected by the June flooding event, then teams working […]
