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Residents of Rock Springs effected by the recent flooding from July 28 through August 1, are curious about what lies ahead for the reconstruction of their city. 10 homes were destroyed, and hundreds sustained damage. While many residents shared their stories of how the flooding had affected their homes and families, others asked the city council to look for possible solution to prevent future flooding such as a drainage ditch or detention ponds.
A state of emergency has been declared. This action was claimed necessary in order to get the Federal Emergency Management Agency grant that could help pay for residential damages. Forms were distributed to residents to be filled out. Twenty-five of these forms are necessary to apply for the grant and fifty-nine forms were submitted from the residents. Although the grant has been applied for, residents fear that the financial help may never arrive due to the lack of funding given by this grant in the case of other flooding incidents that had a larger total damage.