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EXECUTNE ORDER NO. EO-Ol-18
Issued May 23, 2018
WHEREAS, substantial and continuing heavy rains over the past 24 hours and
the above-average snow pack has created a significant and dangerous rise in the level of
the Yellowstone River near the City of Laurel, Montana; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the
Yellowstone River throughout Yellowstone County, including the Clarks Fork ofthe
Yellowstone River, the confluence ofwhich occurs immediately southeast ofthe City of
Laurel; and
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel is currently committing all available resources
and taking all possible actions to respond, mitigate, minimize and/or alleviate the impact
of the flooding on the City's critical infrastructure that is located adjacent or near the
Yellowstone River.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor ofthe City of Laurel
that an emergency is hereby declared pursuant to M.C.A. § 10-3-402, and applicable
provisions ofthe City of Laurel Emergency Operation Plans are in effect. This
emergency declaration is effective from May 23, 2018 through the flood season and will
be terminated upon subsequent order from the Mayor ofthe City of Laurel or resolution
ofthe City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Executive Order shall be
immediately filed at the Office of the City Clerk and Recorder in Laurel, the Montana
Disaster and Emergency Services Division in Helena, with a copy provided to
Yellowstone County Officials as deemed necessary or prudent.
SO ORDERED on this 23�d day of May, 2018.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE �
CITY OF LAUREL DECLARES LOCAL FLOODING
EMERGENCY
05/23/2018 1 :00 PM
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The City of Laurel has declared a state of emergency for flooding effective immediately.
Heavy rains over the last 24-hours and persistent above average snowpack upstream of
Laurel have produced a significant rise in the Yellowstone River which is predicted to
continue with spring runoff. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for the h
Yellowstone River throughout Yellowstone County and a Flood Warning for the Clarks
Fork of the Yellowstone River, the confluence of which occurs just southeast of Laurel.
The City of Laurel is working to minimize impacts to the water plant and associated
critical infrastructure near the river. Work will include the temporary construction of a
barrier to divert waters using sandbags, earthen berms and other structures. There are
currently no impacts to drinking water or service in Laurel.