Utah – A strong storm system caused flooding in parts of Washington, Kane and Garfield counties, forcing the evacuation of about 280 residents in Rockville. Iron and Beaver counties reported two feet of snow within a six hour timeframe yesterday.
The State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated at level 3 and various county Emergency Operations Centers are activated.
The Greater Salt Lake Area Chapter opened a reception center and placed a Disaster Action Team on standby. They are in communication with the State EOC.
The Chapter continues to monitor the situation and update the Disaster Operations Center as needed.
Washington – Record setting rainfall caused flooding and mudslides that damaged homes and prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes throughout the western portion of the state on Sunday.
The Snohomish County Chapter deployed Disaster Action Teams, opened three shelters, placed another two on standby and staffed county Emergency Operations Centers.
Minnesota – The American Red Cross has deployed volunteers to do disaster assessment in the neighborhoods affected by flooding. Once that information is collected, the Red Cross will determine the best service delivery approach for this situation.
Kentucky – Heavy rains on Saturday flooded homes, closed roadways and prompted the evacuation of dozens of Pike County residents within the affected area.
Louisiana – Minor flooding was reported in St Martin and Iberia Parishes affecting approximately 10 to 15 homes by early estimates.
The Acadiana Chapter is prepared to conduct Disaster Assessment and distribute Clean up kits when the water subsides. No shelter was requested or planned at this time
Iowa – Persistent rainfall across the state flooded basements and affected local area residents on Tuesday.
The Southern Prairie Chapter placed a shelter on standby in Ottumwa and planned for additional response including Mass Care and bulk distribution, if needed.
Kansas – Statewide flooding destroyed multiple homes, damaged others and prompted the evacuation of residents in the affected areas on Thursday.
Chapters in the Kansas City and Topeka Regions had a call with possible affected Chapters. Disaster Action Teams have been deployed to open shelters for evacuees and have placed additional shelter locations on standby.
The chapters have opened one shelter, are supporting five other shelters, and are in contact with local Emergency Management. Today, the chapters plan to continue Disaster Assessment, hand-out cleanup kits, and use an Emergency Response Vehicle to conduct some mobile feeding.
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