Stillwater County: Flooding Update
The following is a release from Stillwater County Disaster & Emergency Services
We’ve been covering a lot of the flooding fiasco in Gallatin and Flathead County and wanted to keep folks aware of what’s happening in Stillwater County.
STILLWATER COUNTY, Mont. – The following is a release from Stillwater County Disaster & Emergency Services regarding the flooding in Stillwater County.
Events scheduled in the affected area will proceed. Increased traffic is expected.
Up-to-date information and road closures can be found on the Stillwater County website www.stillwatercountymt.gov
Sibanye Stillwater Mine has provided an attorney, with permitting experience, to assist community members. She is set up on the first floor of the courthouse in the meeting room.
Columbus Fire Rescue has an account set up for donations. The donations will go to flood recovery.
Live power lines are in the river. We’re asking people to stay out of the water, in case the line casing breaks and puts an electrical current into the water.
Custer Gallatin Forest is closed, as well as all waterways, campgrounds, and fishing accesses along the Stillwater, Yellowstone, and Rosebud.
Crews have completed initial assessments throughout the county. Which will be used to aid FEMA in the recovery process.
Homes lost 11
Homes damaged 80
Does not include outbuildings
Private bridges lost 8
Head gates 2 so far
The story was published by Montana Right Now News.
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