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Ameren Missouri reports power outages across state

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 12:22pm

Ameren Missouri reports power outages across state

MISSOURI (KFVS) - Ameren Missouri reports several power outages across the state after Wednesday night's storms.

As of 3:40 p.m. Ameren Mo. reports the following customers in Heartland counties without power:

Cape Girardeau Co. - 102 customers
Mississippi Co. - 2 customers

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M.D.A. raises almost $20,000 for disaster areas

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 10:59am

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that they raised almost $20,000 in 24 hours for people affected by the recent disasters in southern Missouri.

Staff members of the department led a donation drive for the Food Bank of Central Missouri that included a challenge to other state agencies, community organizations and agriculture industries groups.

“Our hearts and prayers certainly go out to all of those affected by the tornadoes and severe storms in Joplin and to those trying to get back on their feet following flooding throughout the southern portion of our state,” said Director of Agriculture Dr.

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FEMA disaster recovery center opens

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, 1:03pm

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - A FEMA disaster recovery center has opened in Charleston, Mo.

The disaster center is located at Charleston High School. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed on Sunday.

The center will be open for a limited time only.

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Mo. Farm Bureau offers toll-free number for insurance claims

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, May 23rd, 2011, 3:49pm

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Services is offering a toll-free phone number for homeowners in storm-affected areas.

This number can be used by those with Farm Bureau insurance to get help with reporting damages and filing claims if they cannot get in touch with their local county Farm Bureau offices.

You can call 1-877-FB CLAIM (1-877-322-5246) and a Representative will help you. The farm bureau says most of their offices are open, but if you do not receive an answer call the toll-free number.

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Raccoon keeping dry in Birds Point floodway

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011, 12:47pm

Raccoon keeping dry in Birds Point floodway

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Viewer Gina Everly sent us this picture of a raccoon stuck on a telephone pole in the floodway.

Everly said she took the picture on May 9 when local landowners were allowed into the area.

She said, as far as she knows, the raccoon was not saved.

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Treasurer Zweifel authorizes 24-hour loan approval for disaster areas

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, May 9th, 2011, 1:18pm

Treasurer Zweifel authorizes 24-hour loan approval for disaster areas

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - State Treasurer Clint Zweifel authorized and launched 25-hour approvals of low-interest Missouri Linked Deposit Program loans in response to recent disasters in St. Louis and Southeast Missouri.

The loan approval process is known as the Harmed-area Emergency Loan Priority system or HELP.

After touring Mississippi County the past week, Treasurer Zweifel authorized HELP for use with all applications received from a qualifying borrower in a county impacted by the disaster.

Before authorizing HELP, the loan application wait time was 10 days for approval once a partner submitted a completed application.

“I know many Missourians will be able to make insurance claims, but after talking with folks in Mississippi County, there is a clear need for borrowed capital as well, and I can provide it with greatly reduced interest cost,” Treasurer Zweifel said.