Work continues across the City following the devastating
   2020 Derecho
    . Major milestones — including tree and debris removal , unhealthy tree removal , stump grinding , and right - of - way tree trimming — are complete . Ongoing healing efforts include the
   ReLeafeffort to restore our tree canopy and the
   ROOTs programto restore lost housing stock .
   Bookmark this page , as it will be frequently updated with the latest information .
   Recent Updates
   February 15 , 2024— The City of Cedar Rapids announced the opening of applications for the next iteration of the ROOTs program . ROOTs aims to assist with long - term recovery from the 2020 Derecho by providing resilient and affordable single - family housing to low - to - moderate - income households .
   Learn more .
   October 2 , 2023— The City has concluded right - of - way Derecho stump removals , with 10 , 481 stumps removed .
   Learn more .
   Underway: ReLeaf Cedar Rapids
   The ReLeaf plan provides a "green print" for leaders , volunteers , Trees Forever , and citizens to follow while rebuilding a health tree canopy . The plan includes planting of 42 , 000 trees along Cedar Rapids streets and in City parks .
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   Underway: ROOTs
   Rebuilding Ownership Opportunities Together ( ROOTs ) aims to assist with long - term recovery from the 2020 Derecho by providing resilient and affordable single - family housing to low - to - moderate - income households .
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   Underway: Drainageway Cleanup
   The City is working to cleanup drainageways with lingering tree debris .
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   Completed: Stump Grinding & Site Restoration
   Staff from the Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments teamed up with private contractors to grind stumps in the public right - of - way and restore lawns following the work .
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   Completed: Tree Debris Removal
   Neighborhood collection is complete . Learn about property owners ' responsibilities and find resources for those in need to connect with additional help .
   Learn more
   Completed: Non - organic Debris Removal
   Curbside collection is complete . Find additional resources for disposal of nonorganic debris .  
   Learn more
   Completed: Public tree inspections , trimming & removal
   Tree inspections are complete . Healthy trees were trimmed and dangerous trees removed .
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   Information on this Page
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   Archive Information
   Frequently Asked Questions
   Stump Removal & Restoration
   ReLeaf Replanting Efforts
   Replanting in the Right - of - Way
   Department , Division Phone Numbers
   Parks & Recreation
    | Stump grinding , right - of - way replanting: 
   319 - 286 - 5747
   Utilities , Solid Waste & Recycling| Tree debris nuisance abatement:
   319 - 286 - 5897
   Building
   Services| Building permits:
    
   319 - 286 - 5831
   Public Works , Right - of - Way
    | Right - of - way permits: 
   319 - 286 - 5777
   Mulch & Compost
   FREE compost and mulch available at the Linn County Solid Waste Agencywhile supplies last:
    
   solidwasteagency . org
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   319 - 398 - 5163
   Community Resources
   Community Resources Remain Available for Derecho Assistance
   PATCH Program - Housing Rehabilitation
   A donation - based program that assists homeowners with repairs or a gap loan for repairs: 
   http://www . ecicog . org/patch . html
   Tree Removal Assistance
   For tree removal needs on private property , the City is collaborating with United Way of East Central Iowa and Waypoint to match resident needs to volunteer groups with the appropriate skills . Please contact Waypoint at
   319 - 366 - 7999for additional information .
   Community Resource
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   Together We Achieve| 319 - 432 - 9754 | 1150 27th Ave SW
   City Services
   Building Permits | ( 319 ) 286 - 5929 | 
   home repair resource page
    
   Right - of - Way Permits ( driveway , sidewalk work , etc . ) |
   ROW permits
   Private Utility Resources
    
   IMON 
   | 319 - 298 - 6484 | 
   service@imon . net
   Iowa Communication Network
    | 800 - 572 - 3940 | 
   icnservicedesk@iowa . gov
   ITC Midwest
    | 319 - 297 - 6843 | 
   clovell@itctransco . com
   CenturyLin
   k | 1 - 800 - 244 - 1111
   Mediacom
    | 855 - MEDIACOM
   Linn County Rec
    | 888 - 271 - 6250 | 
   https://www . linncountyrec . com/service - and - reliability/outage - management
   MidAmerican
    | 1 - 888 - 427 - 5632
   Alliant Energy Street Lights
    | 
   https://www . alliantenergy . com/CustomerService/AlliantEnergyService/OutageCenter/RequestaStreetlightRepair
   Archival Derecho Information
   Find archive informationrelated to disaster - recovery efforts , including minute - by - minute crisis communications , media releases , and press conferences .
   

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