ST. LOUIS (KMOX) updated Thursday p.m. — With rivers expected to crest this week at record levels, residents across the St. Louis region are anxiously sandbagging to strengthen levees and save their towns from further flood damage.
The following communities need volunteers to aid in flood relief:
- Prairie du Rocher, Ill.
- Sandbaggers are needed 9 a.m. Saturday, June 8. Meet behind the American Legion Hall.
- Alton, Ill.
- While National Guard soldiers are in town, the Alton Police Department is requesting donations of snacks, Gatorade and prepared meals (picked up from restaurant — not home-cooked). If you are able to assist, call 618-463-3505 #621 or email lando@altonpolice.com to pick a day and meal time with which you can help. The meal times are 7 a.m., noon and 6:30 p.m.
- St. Louis County
- The County Department of Transportation is sandbagging along the River Des Peres and Gravois Creek in south St. Louis County. Sandbaggers are needed along River City Casino Boulevard and in Lemay at 211 Pardella.
- St. Charles, Mo.
- Hannibal, Mo.
- Volunteers are needed to help fill sandbags at the Street Department maintenance facility, 701 Warren Barrett Drive, starting at 8 a.m. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves and water and must sign in to participate. More information is available from City Hall, 573-221-0111.
If you know of additional areas that need assistance in regards to flooding, email details to kmoxnews@kmox.com and help inform our coverage.
This article will be updated as information develops.
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