(Greenfield, Iowa) – Officials with the Adair & Guthrie County Emergency Management Agency said late Wednesday night, that access to Greenfield continues to be limited, to permit access for equipment operators and contractors to conduct cleanup efforts using heavy equipment. Only volunteers connected to residents within the City of Greenfield or authorized contractors will be permitted entry. All other individuals will be refused access to ensure safety and efficient recovery operations.

Volunteers should enter Greenfield from the north on Highway 25 at 9:00am or after. Volunteers will be directed to parking and buses will be utilized to take volunteers to appropriate worksites.

Contractors requiring authorization should enter from the east on Highway 92. Contractors with existing authorization should enter from the north on Highway 25.

Officials say “This process is being utilized to minimize traffic congestion in impacted areas and facilitate safe operating conditions for volunteers in the area. Please avoid parking vehicles and trailers in the immediate disaster area. Where possible, please minimize the number of vehicles brought into the city.”