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Floodgates Going In, Sandbagging in Massac County

Floodgates Going In, Sandbagging in Massac County
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Feb. 22, 2019 | METROPOLIS
By West Kentucky Star Staff Feb. 22, 2019 | 06:30 PM | METROPOLIS
Officials in Massac County have notified the public of several road closures and activities to fight flooding along the Ohio River.

According to Massac County Emergency Management, the floodgate at Unionville Road near Brookport will be installed at 8:00 am Saturday.

As of 2/21/19 the following roads are closed due to flooding:
Old Marion Rd from Massac Creek Rd to 19th St
1910 Bridge area to Gurley Rd
Unity/Mill Springs Rd
New Bethel Church at Unionville Rd
Riverview Rd just west of Driftwood Ln
Main St in Joppa
Strawberry Rd
Mary's Ln

The City of Metropolis also passed along some guidelines for those who are concerned about water levels and sandbagging.

The city advised folks to contact the Mayor or City Clerks office during regular business hours. After hours and on weekends, they should contact the Metropolis Police dept and provide their name, address, and phone number, so someone can return their call with the needed information.

The city also advised, "When making the decision on if you should sandbag, consider the water level in 2011. If you were not impacted in 2011, you shouldn't be impacted with the current forecast. Also consider sewer and drains that could allow water to enter your home. Sand bags alone will not stop water from entering your home. A plastic barrier is required between the water and sandbag, otherwise, water will migrate through the sandbag. It is also necessary to have some form of pump to keep ground water and rain water out of the protected area.

Sandbagging stations are currently set up at the Metropolis Soccer Field on Metropolis Street and the Civitan Ballpark on East 3rd Street. It is highly recommended to contact the City prior to sandbagging in order to insure your effiorts are effective."
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