Governor Parson has declared a state of emergency because of flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
The governor toured northwest Missouri today to survey the damage.
Today, I declared State of Emergency in response to flooding.
We will continue to work closely with our local partners to assess needs and provide resources to help as Missourians continue this flood fight and as we work to assist one another.https://t.co/vpDEWaK3WU
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) March 21, 2019
Another levee breached this morning, threatening the towns of Winthrop and Lewis and Clark Village.
The levee is one of about 20 that have breached in Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Levee breeches near Fortescue, Missouri, in Holt County. US 159 closed at Route P approximately two miles east of Fortescue. pic.twitter.com/lZNBwJGs6V
— MSHP Troop H (@MSHPTrooperH) March 21, 2019
Wednesday night, Highway Patrol troopers rescued four people in homes, along with three others left stranded when their boat ran out of gas near the town of Craig.
About a dozen people have been staying at a Red Cross shelter in Mound City.
And health officials are working on making sure enough tetanus shots available.
Just finished visiting with individuals from Atchison and Holt County – we will continue to work closely with local officials to help our neighbors continue to fight this flood. #MOFlood pic.twitter.com/RJLMWJGUVD
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) March 21, 2019
