Today we, the Board of Alderman in Starkville, declared a local state of emergency for Starkville. It is essentially the same as what Governor Barbour has done on a state level. This will last for 7 days at which point we have authorized the mayor to decide whether to extend our state of emergency status or to have to cancelled. During this time, it will give the city more access to emergency funds as needed. Most of this will occur after the storm, right now our biggest concern is securing the safety of the citzens of Starkville and making sure everyone survives.
Stay somewhere safe, if you live in a house with structural damage or a mobile home then please proceed to a local shelter such as the First Methodist Church at the end of Main St. or Herbert Hall on campus.
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