Additional voluntary evacuations
Emergency services reports roughly 125 structures threatened or affected by flood waters
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WORLAND - Several ice jams along the Big Horn River continue to cause flooding in and near Worland. Residents west of the railroad tracks between South Howell Avenue and King Road, as well as Bridge Street are being asked to voluntarily evacuate. Roughly 125 structures are either threatened or directly affected by the flood waters, according to a press release.
Residents who have already evacuated will not be allowed to return to their homes for any reason. Please take pets, medications, extra clothing and toiletries with you when you leave.
A Red Cross shelter has been set up in the back gym of the Worland Community Center Complex at 1200 Culbertson. The shelter will remain open 24/7 until it is no longer needed.
Red Cross is providing cots, blankets and meals. Donations of towels, wash cloths, additional blankets and bottled water are welcome. Donations can be taken to the back gym.
Sandbagging efforts are taking place on the west side of 1st street along rivers edge, as well as numerous additional affected areas. 25,000-30,000 sandbags have been filled today, thanks to the help of nearly 150 volunteers.
Volunteer efforts will cease at 6 p.m. tonight. Sandbag operations will resume Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Volunteers can report to the Washakie County Fairgrounds with leather gloves, shovels, and appropriate work wear.
Two 23-person National Guard Rapid Assistance Teams have arrived from Lovell and an additional team will be arriving Sunday.
Red Cross, in conjunction with FEMA and local agencies will conduct damage assessments for affected homes next week.
