WAVERLY - Receding flood waters allowed city officials to reopen a couple of bridges Wednesday. Officials, however, warn residents to resist the temptation to move sandbags.

Heavy rain may also raise the Cedar River, which measured 15 feet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, up again, according to the Bremer County Emergency Operations Center. Additional precipitation may also slow restoration of utilities.

On Wednesday, water levels receded enough to reopen the Bremer Avenue Bridge, Horton Road and Horton Road bridge. The Third Street Southeast bridge will remain closed until authorities can have it inspected.

The city also released additional information about possible financial assistance, volunteer opportunities, debris cleanup and counseling services. For information, go online at www.waverlyia.com.

FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is registering Bremer County residents affected by the flood. To sign up for possible assistance, call (800) 621-3362.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are still needed and should report to the Waverly Public Library between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Those is need of volunteers can call (319) 352-4252.

DEBRIS DISPOSAL

Spoiled food should be taken to specified garbage dumpsters at the public services building at 412 First Ave. SE and the fairgrounds at Fifth Avenue near the 4-H building. Appliances and other items damaged in the flood should be placed curbside in separate piles. Keep freezers and refrigerators door closed.

COUNSELING

Crisis counseling is available at Covenant Clinic Psychiatry in Waverly. To schedule an appointment, call (319) 352-9606.

CLEANUP KITS

The American Red Cross has cleanup kits. Additional information about cleanup is available at the Waverly Public Library, the Waverly Health Center, the Waverly Fire Department, the Waverly Police Department, Miller True Value Hardware, HyVee Food Stores and Wal-Mart.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Residents should stay out of flooded areas and comply with evacuation notices. Hazards, including holes and open manholes, likely exist. Sightseers should stay out of affected areas so residents and crews can assess damage and begin recovery efforts. To report interference, call the Waverly Police Department at (319) 352-5400.

WATER USAGE

Residents need to limit their use of water. The city's main sewage lift station went down Tuesday night. Raw sewage is being pumped into the river in an attempt to avoid additional backflow into residences and businesses. The main lift station may be out of service for up to three days.

SHELTER

The W at Wartburg College continues to act as a Red Cross shelter. The Waverly Health Center is serving as a shelter for those in need of medical attention.

DONATIONS

Donations for flood victims are not being accepted at this time.

OTHER COMMUNITIES

Plainfield: The river level is dropping. At least one home's foundation crumbled. Four homes are uninhabitable, and 49 homes had water in the basement.

Frederika: The Wapsipinicon River continues to drop. Twenty-one homes had water. Three businesses were affeced. Four households were displaced.

Janesville: The Cedar River crested and is dropping. The fire department is unable to access portions of its district. Local assessments are being completed.