Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Meramec State Park near Sullivan. While a total of 32 Missouri state parks and historic sites sustained some damage due to flooding and severe weather, only one of the six parks that were closed remains closed today: Confluence State Park. Cleanup efforts continue across the park system.
Recovery Photos
Flooding damage at Hammond Bridge in Ozark County
This May 5 photo shows the washed out Hammond Bridge over the N. Fork White River on Route CC at Dora in Ozark County. The 300-foot long bridge was built in 1975 and carried about 700 vehicles per day. MoDOT will hold a special letting next week seeking bids to rebuild the bridge.
Recovering “orphaned” containers on the Meramec River
MoDNR staff and a contractor recover containers “orphaned” by flooding on the Meramec River in St. Louis County. MoDNR handles removal and disposal of the containers, which may contain hazardous chemicals, to protect Missourians and the environment.
Reconstruction of State Route T
Crews work on reconstruction of State Route T in Wayne County on June 7. Flooding of Lake Wappapello washed away the road. Work is scheduled to be completed this summer.
Flood survivors register for assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center in Van Buren
Flood survivors register for assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center in Van Buren, in Carter County.
Student volunteers assist with flood recovery in Jefferson County
Student volunteers with the National Relief Network assist with flood recovery in Jefferson County today. NRN is a Michigan organization that assists youth groups, schools, corporations and others organize disaster assistance efforts.
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance representative meets with Franklin County emergency management officials
A FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance representative meets with Franklin County emergency management officials before heading into neighborhoods to assist flood survivors register for FEMA assistance.
Meeting of Missouri’s State flood recovery team
Members of Missouri’s State flood recovery team meet before a conference call with reporters Thursday. From left are Ernie Rhodes, SEMA director; Ron Broxton, SEMA Recovery Branch manager; Drew Juden, Department of Public Safety director; Patrick Baker, Missouri Flood Recovery Coordinator; Mike Downing, Department of Economic Development director; Amy Susan, DED communications director; Sallie Hemenway, DED Business and Community Services Division director; Ryan Burns, Office of Administration communications director (obscured); Drew Erdmann, State of Missouri Chief Operating Officer.