As of June 16th, the waters are still rising, according to the Omaha Public Power District Board.
This is part iof their last press release. Maybe there really is a press blackout, since the spent fuel pool was not part of the three "Joint Information Center Activated" news releases.
OPPD Acts to Ensure Flooding Concerns Addressed Quickly
The high volume of water released from upstream dams already has caused some flooding in OPPD’s service area. Those water releases continue to pose a threat to the electric system and generation facilities along the river. To address the current and future flood threat, OPPD initiated business continuity operations in order that it could begin necessary steps to protect District assets and to maintain system reliability. The District anticipates that the efforts may require quickly obtaining materials, equipment and services. The proposal approved by the Board will allow management to bypass the normal bidding process and shorten the time frame it takes the District to negotiate contracts in order to respond to circumstances to protect, repair, replace and maintain the utility’s system.
http://www.oppd.com/AboutUs/NewsEvents/22_000812#action_061611
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