Fergus Falls Area Flooding Contact Information

All Otter Tail County residents (CITY & COUNTRY) are urged to educate themselves on the potential benefits of flood insurance

OTC's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program provides insurance eligibility for all residents, regardless of location

Otter Tail County: In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help provide a means for property owners to financially protect themselves. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. As a participating community, OTC has agreed to adopt and enforce ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA requirements to reduce the risk of flooding. The Otter Tail County Emergency Operations Team is reminding residents that standard homeowners insurance does not cover flooding. For information on All residents (both within city limits and those living in the country) are encouraged to educate themselves on the possible benefits of flood insurance while keeping in mind that there is a 30 day waiting period before a flood policy goes into effect.the NFIP and to locate an agent, visit www.floodsmart.gov .
Read Full Press Release.(03/08/2011)


300,000 sandbags purchased for use by residents
Otter Tail County asking for cooperation from residents in prioritizing the use of bags for protection of homes & dwellings
Otter Tail County: The OTC Emergency Operations Team, with approval from the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, has purchased 300,000 sandbags to be available to residents. The Emergency Operations Team is working to set up three distribution locations where residents will have access to the sandbags, sand, and plastic needed to construct dikes. Residents will be responsible for filling and transporting their own sandbags. Bags that are filled on site will be available free of charge. Residents are asked to prioritize the use of the free supplies for the protection of homes and dwellings.

Individuals interested in purchasing empty sandbags may do so at the distribution centers for .20 cents per bag. All residents who utilize the distribution centers (for filled or unfilled bags) will be required to show identification and provide the address of the location where the bags will be used.

The following distribution locations will be open beginning Monday, February 28, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations will be open Monday thru Friday until further notice. In order to ensure that supplies are on hand, please call 218-998-8470 to schedule a time to fill or pick up sandbags. Supplies will NOT be accessible at distribution sites after the designated hours of operation. Distribution locations are as follows:

1. Pelican Rapids County Highway Garage - 208 NE 5th Avenue - Pelican Rapids, MN (map of location)
2. City of Perham Public Works Facility – 610 County Highway 51 - Perham, MN (map of location)
3. Battle Lake County Highway Garage – 601 W Holdt Street - Battle Lake, MN (map of location)

Read Full Press Release.(02/23/2011)

High water table conditions, above normal rainfall over the past year, and heavy snowfall this winter may result in significant spring flooding in Otter Tail County. The Otter Tail County Emergency Operations Team is urging all residents to prepare for the possibility of significant spring flooding. Areas that have not typically experienced flooding in the past may be vulnerable this spring.

Read Full Press Release.(01/14/2011)