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FEMA reps urge purchase of flood insurance (05/02/08)
"I can say that I'm 100 percent sure that another flood is coming," says Greg Coulson, who acts as a flood plane management specialist with FEMA. "I can't tell you when, but I can tell you that another flood will be here." Coulson paid a visit to Dexter this week to stress to residents the importance of purchasing a flood insurance policy...

Bloomfield unveils new monument (05/01/08)
Local officials unveiled a new monument on the lawn of the Stoddard County Courthouse Monday afternoon. The monument, entitled 'The Civil War in Bloomfield,' now stands on the southwest corner of the courthouse lawn. Nearly 75 people came out for the dedication...

Correction regarding SBA and FEMA remaining in Advance (04/25/08)
A report earlier this week stated that Small Business Administration (SBA) officials would remain on hand at the Advance Knights of Columbus Hall where they, along with FEMA representatives, have been available for disaster assistance following the March floods. This report was in error and it should be noted that SBA officials, along with FEMA, will not be available at the Advance location after the close of business this Saturday, April 25...

Distribution center opens in Advance (03/26/08)
Providing emergency support for those affected by flooding

Several breaches in area rivers (03/20/08)
Blunt, Bush declare 70 Missouri counties disaster area

Widespread flooding covers Stoddard County (03/19/08)
Widespread flooding throughout Missouri, Arkansas and Illinois is taking its toll on Stoddard County and other neighboring counties as approximately 10 inches of rain fell across the region yesterday and last night. Two deaths have been reported so far, one in Bollinger County and one in Wayne County near Ellsinore...

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