Evacuation to be lifted for Jackson County

<p class="p1">The Big Muddy and Mississippi Rivers continue to recede.  The emergency declaration for Jackson County expires tonight, Jan. 5, and officials will not be seeking an extension. </p><p class="p1">The evacuation recommendation will be lifted at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan 6.  If assistance is needed in moving back or those who wish to volunteer to assist with the move back, call the Jackson County Volunteer Coordinator 618-534-9212. </p><p class="p1">If those affected by the flood had put their house on special patrol with the Sheriff's Department, notify them as you return home at 684-2773.</p><p class="p2">A request to open the Big Muddy River to boat traffic has been submitted and the river is expected to be open tomorrow morning, Jan. 6.  There will be minimal clearance under some bridges and boats are encouraged to use caution. There have been 38 slides identified on the Big Muddy and Mississippi Rivers.  Portions of the levee roads will continue to be closed to traffic.</p><p class="p2"> </p>


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