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Boone County fire officials preach firework safety Published
Boone County fire officials preach firework safety
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Boone County fire officials ask residents and visitors planning to shoot off fireworks this year, to do so safely.
Gale Blomenkamp, the Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief, says every year crews get called out to at least one firework injury or fire caused by fireworks. The one common theme that you re going to find with all fireworks is to use under adult supervision, close adult supervision, Blomenkamp said. When they say that, that means sober, adult supervision.
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Weather Alert
.The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri.Illinois.
Mississippi River at Chester.
Mississippi River at Mel Price LD.
Missouri River at St. Charles.
Missouri River at Washington.
Missouri River at Hermann.
Missouri River near Chamois.
Missouri River at Jefferson City.
Meramec River near Arnold.
Osage River near Mari-Osa Campground.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor
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