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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

28 Apr 2011

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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 2011

Page

5

Flooding Closes Roads and Spurs Evacuations in Old Shawneetown

Gallatin County officials report rising floodwaters in Old Shawneetown with 49.9 feet on the river, cresting at 54.9 feet planned for May 3. National Guard will patrol levees, Red Cross shelter remains open, tetanus shots offered, and residents urged to evacuate before water blocks exits.

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Gallatin Hardin Shawneetown New Haven Galt Junction Illinois National Guard Old Shawneetown Illinois State Police Illinois Department of Natural Resources US Forest Service Gallatin County Equality Red Cross Baptist
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Metropolis floods drive city to sandbagging in streets and shelters

As the Ohio River rose to 338.8 feet, residents along Fourth Street and near Harrah’s faced inundation. Mayor McDaniel praised volunteers, noting 185,000 sandbags filled since weekend. youth and schools mobilized while shelters at Waldo Baptist Church prepared for up to 150 people with meals, showers, and donations.

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