Mike Parson thanked the state's first responders and Missourians who came to the aid of neighbors during a series of dangerous tornadoes and severe weather Wednesday night.
Williams said two shelters were being set up to assist those who may need help and they probably would get a third with the help of the Red Cross. He said among the worst of the damage was at the president's home. Lincoln University suffered damage on its campus, according to Jefferson City 4th Ward Councilman Carlos Graham. Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten did report that the Department of Labor building on Dunklin Street had roof damage and maybe more. Williams also said Ameren Missouri was providing six to seven additional crews to restore power in the city. "We plan to go door to door to check on people and properties throughout today," Williams said. By 11:46 p.m., the 911 Center had received its first report of damages.Īs of this morning, only 20 people were reported to have been taken to local hospitals for treatment of injuries in Cole County. David Williams, Jefferson City Police Department spokesman, said the first indications of the storm coming in were around 11:10 p.m. "It appears that people were taking heed to the warnings that were being put out. "We are grateful there were no deaths reported here and that no one was reported missing," Parson said.
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Mike Parson pledged the full support of state government to help the city in recovering from this disaster.
Twin Bridges Trailer Park was hit and that Beck Road and Heritage Highway also saw heavy property damage.ĭuring this morning's briefing at the Cole County Sheriff's Department, Gov. The path of severe destruction from Wednesday night's tornado in Jefferson City stretched from Christy Drive north to the Missouri River.Ĭole County Sheriff John Wheeler said they believe the tornadoes actually began on Missouri 17 in the southern part of the county and traveled north to Jefferson City.
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