Power outage updates: 6/20 updates 4:35p

Day 5. Here are various informational updates:

  • Starting at 9am this morning (June 20th) we will activate the Emergency Distribution Center at 305 W. Austin. Below is a diagram of the traffic flow. This is a drive through event. Be sure and bring something to transport the bag of ice. Ice, water, and food are available. It is open 9a-6p
  • Jefferson transportation center is open as a cooling center. Park in the LEFT side of the building. (see above map)
  • Pines cafe is open for breakfast
  • 8:17a Mims VFD is distributing water starting at 9a
  • Crestwood One Stop is open and has ice
  • All county dump sites remain open. Freezer, refrigerator, and food waste disposal continues to be free. Other items require dump ticket
  • Insurance agents remind people to take pictures of food before dumping if planning on claiming on homeowners policies.
  • Commissioners will meet at 2p today to discuss emergency declaration
  • City council has postponed their meeting until next week
  • 9a Smithland VFD has cases of water 9-noon
  • Some County offices remain closed today
  • Port Jefferson Outpost is only serving burgers. No breakfast next few days
  • 10:45a water is available at Prospect Baptist church
  • MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) are available at the Distribution Center on Austin street
  • Upshur Rural added 4 more crews from West texas to help restoration efforts
  • Power is starting to come back on in Pi e Harbor
  • 11:17a EMC Water is back on and pumping. Restoration will be gradual as the system re-pressurizes. A BOIL NOTICE is in effect.
  • 4:35p Marion County Tax office will reopen at 9a tomorrow June 21
  • County dump sites Change hours:
    • Pct 1: 8-4 every day this week. No charge for food items. Or brush
    • Pct 2: open regular hours and days. No charge for food items or brush
    • Pct 3: 8-4 Wed thru Sun. No charge for food items
    • Pct 4: 10-4, thurs-Wed (june 28) no charge for food items or brush