DES MOINES, IA (CBS 2/FOX 28) -- Alliant and MidAmerican Energy are receiving accolades for their work to help the east coast repair the damage done by Superstorm Sandy.? The Edison Electric Institute on Thursday presented the two companies with its annual Emergency Assistance Award.?
"These awards recognize the extreme efforts made by Iowa's utility crews.? It shows that our crews in Iowa are second to none.? Iowans can take comfort knowing that when the weather is at its worst, the workers who help bring electricity and natural gas to our homes are at their best," said Mark Douglas of the Iowa Utility Association.
?? Alliant Energy sent 215 employees and 138 contract line workers and tree crew members to help in the storm cleanup.? 114 of those workers were from Iowa.? MidAmerican sent more than 200 employees to affected areas as well.
?? Governor Branstad will honor employees who helped out at a special ceremony later this month in Des Moines.IA Energy Companies Honored for Relief Work
Thursday, January 10 2013, 09:26 AM CST
Council Bluffs officials await water test results
January 10, 2013 15:07 GMT
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) -- Council Bluffs officials expect the boil advisory to remain in effect until the city water tests out safely.
The advisory was issued after a water main break early Wednesday caused a drop in pressure. That could have allowed contaminants to enter the lines, posing a danger to health.
Council Bluffs Water Works director Doug Drummey says water samples take 24 hours to complete and says he's hoping to know by noon Thursday whether the water is safe to drink.
Schools that use city water have contacted parents and encouraged them to send bottled water with their children. The schools are taking special precautions with school meals and many also have bottled water on hand.
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