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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate to major flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is now forecast to crest in moderate flood
stage near 28.5 feet Friday morning. At Murphysboro, the river has
crested and started a very slow fall.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate to Major flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Shawnee Health Service receives grant to help seniors

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Shawnee Alliance for Seniors
By Mandy Robertson

(WSIL) -- Shawnee Health Service announced new funding Wednesday to help seniors isolated due to COVID-19.

The organization received an Emergency Assistance Services grant from the Illinois Department on Aging.

The funds will go toward purchasing things like food, medical supplies and personal hygiene items. It will also help pay for transportation to medical appointments.

Shawnee Alliance will oversee the distribution of the funding, which staff says is much needed.

"We think it will be enough, but as things develop statewide, that money can always be shifted. So there's always the possibility more or less funding could be shifted to our area, but we don't see anytime in the near future of us running out of the funds," explains Care Coordinator Supervisor Amanda Groaning-Marks.

Shawnee Alliance oversees the care of more than 3,000 seniors in the lower 18 counties of southern Illinois.

If you would like to request assistance, call Shawnee Alliance at (618) 985-8322.