Mayors of Southeast Missouri come together to address pressing water issues
Cape Girardeau Mayor Stacy Kinder, New Madrid Mayor Nick White, and Caruthersville Mayor Sue Grantham held a joint news conference to discuss the challenges faced by their communities due to flooding, landslides, land subsidence, and stormwater concerns along the Mississippi River. The mayors highlighted the severe weather conditions affecting the region, including flash flooding, tornadoes, and storm damage across multiple states.
The mayors outlined the response efforts being undertaken by their cities, including closely monitoring river levels, closing roads in flood-prone areas, providing flood-fighting supplies to residents, and conducting water rescues in flash flood-affected areas. The conference stressed the importance of community preparedness and resilience in the face of ongoing storms and flooding.
Residents were urged to avoid sightseeing near high water areas and to stay informed about road closures due to flooding and storm damage. The mayors emphasized the need for collaboration among neighboring cities to address the challenges posed by extreme weather events in the region.
Overall, the joint news conference underscored the commitment of Southeast Missouri cities to working together to ensure the safety and well-being of their communities in the face of water-related disasters.
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