Beware spring flood risk

The Carlton County sheriff’s office is warning residents to be aware of spring flooding risk, stating in a press release, “We currently are experiencing higher than normal amounts of moisture in the snow pack. This, combined with saturated soils from rain last fall, elevate our risk of flood danger. We are monitoring and will continue to monitor the situation. Currently the weather looks good for the near future for slow melting which helps with flood risk, but we want to get the following information out to Carlton County residents and visitors.” In the event of severe weather or flooding, Carlton County will notify residents and visitors through the Everbridge System. To sign up for everbridge, visit the Carlton County Website at http://www.co.carlton.mn.us. There will also be a road closure map on the website in the event that there are road closures due to flooding. For more information about planning for severe weather and flooding, visit http://www.ready.gov. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management also has helpful information on its website at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/Pages/2019-spring-flooding.aspx.