Victoria Simonsen, Town Administrator: 2013 Flood Hero

Victoria Simonsen, Town Administrator: 2013 Flood Hero

Compelling description of the flood, from the first sirens after midnight, to the roar of the river… and the clear thinking and stoic voice of Victoria Simonsen.
Recalling her daily morning updates to the residents, and the declaration that people should evacuate the town. – She promised people would be back for the Holidays.
An emergency response and evacuation center were established
Three months of a shuttered town.
Dealing smoothly with both government officials and distressed town folks.

10 years of Grit, Grace and Gratitude: A Remembrance of the 2013 Flood
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10 years of Grit, Grace and Gratitude: A Remembrance of the 2013 Flood

Details on the MANY events, exhibits, tours, presentations, etc.
that will happen over the weekend of September 9, 10, and 11th.
==Locations/addresses and brief descriptions of events.
==Sept 11th candlelight vigil for local residents

History of Lyons’ Can’d Aid, 10 years after its 2013 flood support
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History of Lyons’ Can’d Aid, 10 years after its 2013 flood support

Can’d Aid was formed after Lyons Great Flood of 2013. Learn the history of the nonprofit and how it has grown through the years… its philosophy and how it has expanded its aid to various sectors of the public, especially kids.
==10 year anniversary party
==parent company Oskar Blues, Lyons