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Storm Recovery Continues

More information is below on Storm Recovery for the region.

Locations have been added in Boone County to help those residents needing to use shower facilities as well as a special event scheduled for later today. The full release from the Office of Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway is at the end of this story. 

Other surrounding counties have similar efforts ongoing. According to KTLO, the American Red Cross has set-up at the Marion County Fairgrounds from 8-6 daily until further notice to help with those needing to charge phones and get out of the heat. 

Carroll County Judge David Writer tells KTHS that public spaces will be open there to help residents needing cell phone charging. He added that damage clean-up of primarily downed trees will continue through the week. 

Both Entergy and Carroll Electric Coop continue to report many power outages though work is progressing in getting power restored. Most of the Lakes Area outages are in Carroll, Madison, and Marion Counties in Arkansas with a few outages still reported in Barry and Stone Counties in Missouri. 

Boone County Press Release Below:

We ask that the community please help us in getting the word out about resources available for those impacted by the recent tornado and storm damage:
Showers will be available for tornado victims at:

Location #1:
Valley Springs School from 12pm-7pm

Location #2: 
KOA Campground north of Harrison on Hwy 65 N from 9am-6pm. 

Location #3:
Anytime Fitness-Harrison, AR from 9am-6pm. 
Call Christy with any questions at 870-416-3606. 
Please provide your own towel, soap, and shampoo.

We have many asking about donations for those impacted by the tornadoes in Boone County, the below locations are currently serving as drop off locations and pick-up locations for those in need:
Location #1:
Boone County Office of Emergency Management
400 E. Prospect Ave, Harrison

Location #2:
Harmon Fire Station #1
26 Harmon Rd

Location #3:
Valley Springs Fire Station #1
9097 Hwy 65 S
If anyone has any questions or concerns, you can contact Boone County Dispatch on their non-emergency line at 870-741-9100.

FREE HOT MEAL: Wednesday 5/29/24 - Courtesy of "Cooking with Cajun" at Harmon Fire Station #1 for those affected by the tornado and all of those helping with clean up. They will start serving at approximately 4pm. They will be serving jambalaya and white beans/rice and will be able to serve approximately 400 people. Harmon Fire Station #1 is located at 26 Harmon Rd, at the corner of US 62 and Harmon Rd. The station is also a drop point for any donations to help those in need. Come enjoy some food, good company, and rest for a little while.

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