County by County Rundown
By
Brad Belote
Story Created:
Dec 9, 2007
Story Updated:
Dec 10, 2007
A second wave is taking shape and could cause hazardous roads and power outages. Much of the KSPR viewing area remains under an ice storm warning.
Here is the latest information on outages and shelters from the Region D Joint Information System (DJIS):
BARRY
Few power outages in NW corner, rural Pierce City. No shelters open at this time. Getting rain, in Monett.
BARTON
Anyone who needs overnight shelter should now report to the National Guard Armory on 2nd and Broadway in Lamar.
Be sure to bring change of clothes, personal hygiene items, blanket and pillow.
If you live in Lamar and have no transportation to the shelter, please call 682-5554.
If you live in the county and have no transportation to the shelter, call the Sheriff’s department at 682-5515.
Anyone who needs hot meals can call the fire department at 682-5512.
WalMart has power and supplies.
CEDAR
Stockton out of electricity again.
Individuals who are without power and need overnight shelter should call the Sheriff’s Office at 276-5507.
CHRISTIAN
Nothing to report at this time.
DADE
Arcola and Lockwood city power back on. Still out in NW part of the county.
Overnight shelter open Dade County Nursing Home. Food and bedding are available. Please bring your own medication and personal items.
Roads are in good shape. Limbs down.
DALLAS
Nothing to report at this time.
GREENE
Lots of rain in county. All roads passable at this time.
HICKORY
Several trees down in Wheatland. Some homes without power. Highway 54 still clear.
JOPLIN/JASPER
Warming centers:
St Paul’s United Methodist Church, 2423 W 26th in Joplin
Fairview Christian Church, 2320 Grand Avenue in Carthage
Anyone welcome at warming centers. Bring your own blankets, food, personal items, etc. Emergency Management will decide later this afternoon whether to convert these to overnight shelters.
More rain coming up to ¼ inch.
All roads open.
LAWRENCE
Ice on trees. Streets are wet. No power outages reported at this time. Temperature at approximately 30 degrees.
MCDONALD
Ice in the far NW corner of the county. Roads are wet and it’s foggy out.
NEWTON
Roads are wet. Minor outages in the north part of the county. Temp at about 30 - 32 degrees.
POLK
No road closures to their knowledge at this time, including Highway 13. Main roads are open and clear.
Slick spots by Aldridge and Dunnegan and bridges are ice-covered.
Southwest Electric has power outages in the northern part of the county. The rest of the county power outages are sporadic. Empire Electric customers have power in Polk County.
ST. CLAIR
Roads are ice-covered, limbs and trees are down widespread throughout the county. Electric companies are working to restore power.
STONE
Roads are wet.
TANEY
Nothing to report at this time.
VERNON
No shelters open at this time. Individuals who are need overnight shelter should call 667-8236. Side roads are ice-covered, but main roads are clear.
WEBSTER
Some ice on vehicles. All roads passable.
Monday, Dec 10 at 12:39 PM Michelle Sherwood wrote ...
Camden County was not included on the Region D Joint Information System (DJIS) list. The DJIS is in charge of the area. We will try to get more information about Camden.
Monday, Dec 10 at 6:57 AM Kathy wrote ...
where is Camden County info?
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