"As we continue to monitor river levels throughout our state, Missouri families need to know that our state has the resources, manpower and equipment to help our communities address flooding concerns," Blunt said. "I applaud our communities and volunteers for partnering with state emergency responders to minimize potential flood damage and help ensure the safety of our citizens."
On June 11, Blunt signed executive orders activating the State Emergency Operations Plan allowing state agency resources to assist local jurisdictions with their emergency response and protective actions. The State Emergency Operations Center continues to monitor rising flood waters and assist local communities with much needed resources.
Missouri state agencies have been fully engaged in providing critical people and assets dedicated to flood relief efforts. The Missouri National Guard has been activated and approximately 700 are deployed. Both the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri State Water Patrol have officers on flood duty in the affected area.
The Department of Corrections has 186 prisoners sandbagging and the Missouri Department of Conservation has over 100 employees performing flood duties along the Mississippi River. The Department of Social Services has partnered with volunteer agencies to coordinate sheltering needs.
Blunt is asking all Missourians to monitor the Missouri Department of Transportation's Traveler Information Map to view the most current state road closures. The department is reporting 33 road closures throughout the state.
Blunt encourages all families to practice their emergency planning. The state's Ready in Three programprovides guidelines for families to set up emergency plans.
