Flooding and closed roads resulted in the opening of the Livingston County Emergency Operations Center. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas says local authorities are prepared to assist those that are stranded here.
If you are in need of shelter, whether stranded in Chillicothe or flooded out of your home, contact the Chillicothe Fire Department at 646-2139 and dial extension ZERO.
Douglas says please limit travel.
Call 888 ASK MoDOT – that’s 888-275-6636 or check the MoDOT traveler information map at modot.org
Emergency Management Assistant Director Derick Allen says they are working with the area counties for covering both fire and ambulance calls and Lifeflight Eagle is also available if they are needed.
If you have an emergency and need assistance, call 911.