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Jackson area flood pumps keep water down as rivers fall
Nine pumps move about 9 million gallons daily as the Big Muddy and Mississippi decline. City expects pumping over levees for two weeks to a month, weather permitting, with diesel donations aiding operations. Grand Tower to receive 750 gallons daily from the state until relief ends. Levee repairs hold. 37 slides observed but not near the center line. Murphysboro’s flood pressure eases as lift station stabilizes. EMA notes ongoing river monitoring and a growing stockpile of sandbags with volunteers assisting local jurisdictions.
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Ellet
Jackson County Emergency Management Office
Grand Tower
Army Corps of Engineers
Mike Petersen
Petersen
Corps
Williams
Murphysboro
Ron Williams
Shawn Priddy
Jackson County Emergency Management Agency
Priddy
EMA