Missouri declares state of emergency over severe storms and flooding

Missouri has declared a state of emergency in response to severe storms and flash flooding hitting the state's central, south-central, and south-eastern regions. The Guardian reports that Governor Mike Kehoe activated the state emergency operations plan under the order, letting state agencies coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to speed up emergency assistance. Kehoe urged residents to follow official guidelines, with more heavy rain expected through the weekend.

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