Flood Warnings Are No Threat

It has been all over the news lately that with the melting snow and possible future rains there could be some severe flooding here in the Upper Mississippi River Valley. This is nothing new to all of us that have lived here our whole lives and have established businesses along the Mississippi River. Here in the Upper Mississippi River Valley we take a proactive approach to all possible dangers not a reactive approach, no one waits for it to happen then expect bailout we are ready for it and have taken proper measures. Here in Port of La Crosse,  people and the city are building dikes and making sand bags to stop a possible flood. Residents that live along the Mississippi River and the Black River can purchase already made sand bags for $.25 each, a small price to pay to protect one's property. Some basements do get seepage from the water table in the ground rising but we are prepared with our sump pumps and can handle it.
In Trempealeau, one of our favorite cruise stops, Hungry Point, is right on the Mississippi River and is preparing for a possible flooding by clearing out their lower areas, basement and bait shop, but will not be hindered by a little high water, they will stay open for business because they care about their customers being able to have a great place to go for eats and entertainment. The main road to the bar might go under water but they invite everyone to come any way possible be it by canoe, hip waders, or any means possible. The experience is always fun.
So from all of us here in the Upper Mississippi River Valley to Mother Nature, "BRING IT ON!"
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