July 17, 2024
North Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) has activated its State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to a Level 1 in response to flash flooding across the state.
Several counties in Arkansas have reported damages to infrastructure, road closures, and evacuations. We encourage individuals to continue to monitor the weather and take necessary precautions. Please report any damages to your local office of emergency management.
The following counties have reported impacts due to flooding:
1. Baxter
2. Cleburne
3. Conway
4. Faulkner
5. Lawrence
6. Marion
7. Searcy
8. Stone
The Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Senior Facility in Yellville reported 80-plus evacuees due to flooding. Residents were taken to the Marion County Community Center.
Thirty (30) to 40 individuals in Flippin were evacuated from their homes due to flooding. The American Red Cross is establishing a shelter where Flippin residents will be housed.
Greenbrier Gardens Apartment Complex reported that 30-plus residents were evacuated due to flooding.
Round Bottom Road at Herpel Road near Mountain View is flooded and residents are being evacuated.
Please utilize the following tips to stay safe during flooding:
1. Evacuate immediately if told to do so.
2. Never drive around barricades because first responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas.
3. Contact your healthcare provider if you are sick and need medical attention. Wait for further care instructions and shelter in place, if possible. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 911.
4. Listen to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio, or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions regarding flooding.
5. Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown!
6. Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning.
7. Stay inside your car if it is trapped in rapidly moving water. Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car.
8. Get to the highest level if trapped in a building. Only go to the roof if necessary. Once there, signal for help. Do not climb into a closed attic to avoid getting trapped by rising floodwaters.
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) is the state’s homeland security and preparedness agency. The agency works to identify and lessen the effects of emergencies, disasters and threats to Arkansas by developing effective prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery actions for all disasters and emergencies. For additional information, contact ADEM at (501) 683-6700 or visit the website at www.adem.arkansas.gov.