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Meramec River Pours into Quarry inSt. Louis County
Created: 2/16/2008 10:54:50 PM
Last updated: 3/20/2008 12:28:53 PM
(KSDK) -- The Meramec River poured into a quarry inPeerless Park southwest St.
Chopper 5 was over the area as water from the rising river topped a barrier and washed away the barrier between the quarry and the river.
The force of the water knocked down trees and pushed mud into the quarry.
The break is not expected to affect neighboring homes or businesses.
Earlier, President Bush declared dozens ofMissouri
The declaration includes the counties of Boone, Bollinger, Butler, Callaway, Camden, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Greene, Hickory, Howard, Howell, Iron, Jasper, Jefferson, Laclede, Lawrence, Lincoln, Madison, Maries, McDonald, Miller, Mississippi, Montgomery, Moniteau, Morgan, New Madrid, Newton, Oregon, Osage, Ozark, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Polk, Pulaski, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Shannon, Scott, Stoddard, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Webster, and Wright and the Independent City of St. Louis.
The administrator of FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security appointed Michael Parker to be the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the area.
FEMA said damage surveys have been scheduled and more counties could be added.
Rain moved out of theSt. Louis
As a result, counties and cities went on alert to move residents out of danger.
The Salvation Army delivered 200 cots, blankets and flood kits to emergency shelters inPiedmont and Ellington. As flood waters receded in Piedmont , some evacuated residents had the chance to return home and survey the damage.
Anheuser-Busch shipped 51,600 cans of drinking water to Wayne County, Missouri.
The water will be delivered to relief groups, including the Red Cross Thursday.
Many roads are closed in rural locations across the southern half ofMissouri
In Morse Mill, high water shut Riverview Drive completely off from State Road B, leaving those living along Riverview stranded. Crews were called to the area to help evacuate those residents.
Interstate 44 closed in both directions from mile marker 141 to 145 on Wednesday afternoon, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. No word on when that stretch of the interstate would reopen.
· Click Here: Missouri Road Conditions
Fenton Mayor Dennis Hancock made a plea for volunteers to help with sandbagging efforts in low-lying parts of the city. The mayor said he'd have food and water available for volunteers.
The Red Cross opened two emergency shelters in Ballwin and Cedar Hill to provide refuge in the wake of severe flooding across the state.
In addition, the Meramec will crest near historical levels from Sullivan-Pacific-Eureka-Valley Park-Arnold.
· National Weather Service: River Levels
Major flooding is anticipated along the Meramec, first occuring in Sullivan Wednesday evening and continuing along the path toValley Park
There have been several evacuations issued for areas throughout the bi-state.
· Voluntary Evacuation Issued for Parts of St. Louis County
School Houses Evacuated Pacific Residents
The American Red Cross recommends families have a disaster plan if they live in an area prone to flooding.
· The plan includes checking with your insurance company to see if you have flood insurance. If you do not have it, then find out how to get it. Insurance policies and other important documents should be kept in a safe-deposit box.
· The state's Department of Natural Resources offers these tips for boil order advisories.
· The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued guidelines for people with wells and private water sources that could be flooded.
· Family members should know where to go in case an evacuation is ordered. They can choose a friend's home, another town, a motel or shelter.
· A family should have written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water, if advised to do so at home.
· A family should also have a disaster supplies kit filled with first aid kit and essential medications. The kit should also include canned food and a can opener and at least one gallon of water per person per day. There should be protective clothing and bedding for each person. A battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries are also recommended. Plus, include any special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.
· The Humane Society also warned pet owners to take the necessary steps to protect their animals in case of an evacuation.
· Residents should excercise extreme caution when handling propane tanks during flood conditions.
Click here for further details from the Helpful Links section of KSDK.com.
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Meramec River Pours into Quarry in
Created: 2/16/2008 10:54:50 PM
Last updated: 3/20/2008 12:28:53 PM
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(KSDK) -- The Meramec River poured into a quarry in
Chopper 5 was over the area as water from the rising river topped a barrier and washed away the barrier between the quarry and the river.
The force of the water knocked down trees and pushed mud into the quarry.
The break is not expected to affect neighboring homes or businesses.
Earlier, President Bush declared dozens of
The declaration includes the counties of Boone, Bollinger, Butler, Callaway, Camden, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Greene, Hickory, Howard, Howell, Iron, Jasper, Jefferson, Laclede, Lawrence, Lincoln, Madison, Maries, McDonald, Miller, Mississippi, Montgomery, Moniteau, Morgan, New Madrid, Newton, Oregon, Osage, Ozark, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Polk, Pulaski, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Shannon, Scott, Stoddard, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Webster, and Wright and the Independent City of St. Louis.
The administrator of FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security appointed Michael Parker to be the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the area.
FEMA said damage surveys have been scheduled and more counties could be added.
Rain moved out of the
As a result, counties and cities went on alert to move residents out of danger.
The Salvation Army delivered 200 cots, blankets and flood kits to emergency shelters in
Anheuser-Busch shipped 51,600 cans of drinking water to Wayne County, Missouri.
The water will be delivered to relief groups, including the Red Cross Thursday.
Many roads are closed in rural locations across the southern half of
In Morse Mill, high water shut Riverview Drive completely off from State Road B, leaving those living along Riverview stranded. Crews were called to the area to help evacuate those residents.
Interstate 44 closed in both directions from mile marker 141 to 145 on Wednesday afternoon, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. No word on when that stretch of the interstate would reopen.
· Click Here: Missouri Road Conditions
Fenton Mayor Dennis Hancock made a plea for volunteers to help with sandbagging efforts in low-lying parts of the city. The mayor said he'd have food and water available for volunteers.
The Red Cross opened two emergency shelters in Ballwin and Cedar Hill to provide refuge in the wake of severe flooding across the state.
In addition, the Meramec will crest near historical levels from Sullivan-Pacific-Eureka-Valley Park-Arnold.
· National Weather Service: River Levels
Major flooding is anticipated along the Meramec, first occuring in Sullivan Wednesday evening and continuing along the path to
There have been several evacuations issued for areas throughout the bi-state.
· Voluntary Evacuation Issued for Parts of St. Louis County
School Houses Evacuated Pacific Residents
The American Red Cross recommends families have a disaster plan if they live in an area prone to flooding.
· The plan includes checking with your insurance company to see if you have flood insurance. If you do not have it, then find out how to get it. Insurance policies and other important documents should be kept in a safe-deposit box.
· The state's Department of Natural Resources offers these tips for boil order advisories.
· The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued guidelines for people with wells and private water sources that could be flooded.
· Family members should know where to go in case an evacuation is ordered. They can choose a friend's home, another town, a motel or shelter.
· A family should have written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water, if advised to do so at home.
· A family should also have a disaster supplies kit filled with first aid kit and essential medications. The kit should also include canned food and a can opener and at least one gallon of water per person per day. There should be protective clothing and bedding for each person. A battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries are also recommended. Plus, include any special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.
· The Humane Society also warned pet owners to take the necessary steps to protect their animals in case of an evacuation.
· Residents should excercise extreme caution when handling propane tanks during flood conditions.
Click here for further details from the Helpful Links section of KSDK.com.
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