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Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping
below flood stage near Plumfield Sunday, and near Murphysboro
Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Missouri governor announces first phase of “Show Me Strong Recovery� plan

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Missouri Governor Mike Parson
By Mandy Robertson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (WSIL) � Gov. Mike Parson announced Monday the first phase of the “� Plan outlining how Missouri will gradually begin to reopen economic and social activity on May 4.

“With favorable data and approval from state health officials, we are ready to take another step forward in the recovery of Missouri,â€� Gov. Parson said. “Today, I am announcing phase one of our â€Show Me Strong Recoveryâ€� Plan, which will begin Monday, May 4 and extend through Sunday, May 31.â€�

The governor outlined what he described as four 'essential pillars' of the plan:

  • Expand testing capacity and volume in the state
  • Expand reserves of PPE by opening public and private supply chains
  • Continue to monitor and, if necessary, expand hospital and health care system capacity, including isolation and alternate care facilities for those that cannot self-quarantine at home
  • Improve ability to predict potential outbreaks using Missouri's public health data

During phase one of the plan, Governor Parson says Missouri residents may return to economic and social activities but must adhere to social distancing requirements, including maintaining six feet of space between individuals in most cases.

There are currently no limitations on social gatherings as long as necessary precautions are taken and six feet of distance can be maintained between individuals and/or families.

All businesses may also be open provided that the social distancing guidelines in the new health order are followed.

Some businesses will be required to take additional precautions to protect their employees and the public, such as occupancy limits at retail locations.

“All of Missouri’s businesses, employers, and employees are vital to our state’s economy and well-being,� Gov. Parson said. “Opening these businesses is going to look very different for awhile, but I’m confident Missourians will abide by the guidelines as we move forward.�

The governor's office says local officials will have the authority to put further rules, regulations, or ordinances in place so long as they are not inconsistent with the statewide order.