Manhattan, KS

REPOSTED INFORMATION

Information From Lauren Palmer, Deputy City Manager.

Volunteers are needed. All volunteers wanting to assist with the continuing cleanup from the recent weather event should report to the northwest corner of the Bill Snyder Family Stadium parking lot (near the corner of Kimball and College Avenues) between 9:00am and 3:00pm on Friday, June 13. Those volunteers should dress appropriately (long pants and shirts, work gloves if available) and will be transported to the affected areas.

• In addition, all those with vehicles and equipment to use in support of the continuing cleanup effort should call 587-2489 or 587-2404 so they can be put in direct contact with those needing greater assistance.

• Any property owner or tenant needing assistance from volunteers, vehicles and equipment should call 587-2489 or 587-2404 to register for assistance.

• The volunteers will be in great need of food and beverages. Any business, including restaurants and caterers, who are willing to provide food for the volunteers are requested to call 587-2404. This will be especially important today.

• The volunteeers are also in need of more work gloves. The City asks that any donated items be brought to the main control center at the Bill Snyder Family Stadium parking lot.

•· Please Note: The County is transferring all requests to the City of Manhattan.

The City of Manhattan is very appreciative of all the volunteer help and materials provided by the businesses and the community yesterday!

Manhattan Kansas Tornado Storm Damage Information Link Now Available

Manhattan Kansas has just suffered damage due to a tornado that went through an area west of Manhattan (North of the Manhattan Municipal Airport along Eureka Drive)to the middle of city of Manhattan near the Kansas State University Campus during the evening on June 11th, 2008 at approx 11:00 P.M.

Red Cross has set up an emergency shelter at Portoff Hall located in Cico Park on the west side of Manhattan.

A special thanks to Manhattan Broadcasting for keeping the community informed with storm warnings, locations of damage due to this storm, further information of the early post assessment of the aftermath and instructions for the community

View Manhattan Broadcasting's website at the link below for the list of affected areas, damage, special reports and community instruction bulletins.

http://www.z963.com/php/jc.html

6/14 Update: Here is one of many YouTube Videos

6/15 Update: Images during the Thursday 6/12 "The Day After" clean up effort taken by fellow ActiveRainer Kelvi Cunningham

Above: Kansas State Football Team Arrives On The Scene To Lend A Hand

Above: Kansas State University Football Team at Miller Ranch

Above: KSU Football Team Aiding in Salvaging What Can Be Saved

Above: This KSU Football Player Finds A Bike At This Miller Ranch Home

Above: Remnants of a Miller Ranch Home in Manhattan KS

Above: An American Flag Masted On What Remains Of This Manhattan KS Home

Above: Early Clean Up Start Of Piling Unsalvagable Large Debris

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December, 2007 Manhattan, KS Market Report

November, 2007 Manhattan, KS Market Report

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