Sandbagging in Rocheport

A Family article with View Comments posted 9 May 2007.
Tags: flood, rocheport

Rocheport, MO is on the Missouri River, and the river is rising fast. It’s expected to rise another 15 feet, and it’s already 5 feet above flood stage from what I’ve heard. Boone County Fire Protection is asking for volunteers to report to the firehouse in Rocheport to fill sandbags, so if you’re not doing anything, they’re going to be out there working 24 hours a day until the threat has passed. Jennifer and I and some other friends will be out there tonight.