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A Statement from Executive Director, Terry Pitts Regarding the Flood of 2008


Tuesday, June 17
 
The situation at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is as follows.  The flood waters stopped several feet short of the Museum, but we did receive about 9 inches of water which came into the basement of the Museum wing as a result of the powerful water pressure moving back through the city's sewer system.
 
Thanks to an incredible group of staff and volunteers, nearly all artwork was removed from art storage into upper floor galleries or was moved to higher places within art storage before any water entered the building.
 
We are currently engaged in the process of drying and cleaning the basement.  We have a full conservation crew on hand that is inspecting every work of art.
 
Currently, we have telephone service and computer access, and half of the Museum has electricity.
 
I cannot project when the Museum will re-open to  the public.
 
I want to thank everyone for you messages of concern and offers of help.  At this point in time we are not seeking any volunteers.
 
Terry Pitts
Executive Director