CLARKSDALE HAPPENINGS    

March 2024

Daylight Savings Time Begins!

Happy St. Patrick’s  Day!

Happy Easter!

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." – Coretta Scott King

Daylight Savings Time begins      March 10th

St. Patrick’s Day                             March 17th 

City Council Mtg (6pm City Hall)  March 21st

Good Friday                                   March 29th

Easter Sunday                               March 31st

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Sunrise Services and Breakfast - All area churches invite you to Sunrise Services and Breakfast. It will be held at Clarksdale Christian Church at 7 am Sunday, March 31, 2024. All are welcome! Specials songs by area churches and breakfast after service.

Easter Egg Hunt - The Clarksdale Advancement Foundation would like to invite you to a Free Easter Egg Hunt on Sat, March 30th in the City Park Starting at 2pm. There will be baskets for raffle, and an opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Enter into a Pie Contest for a cash prize. Entries sold for $1 a slice. Cash prizes.

Maximize NWMO -  is holding a listening session at the Clarksdale Community Center on Tuesday March 19th at 6:30 pm. They are wanting community members to come and offer information on what we need in the Maysville school district, and how they can help us improve our area.

Notice of Election -The City of Clarksdale will  NOT be holding a municipal election April 2, 2024.

No one registered to run against anyone, so we can save on the expense of an election.

Clarksdale Advancement Foundation  is looking for great people who want to make Clarksdale fantastic and help us achieve our goals. Come to our next meeting Thurs., March 14th at 6:30pm. Snacks provided. “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in”.~Author Unknown

Fresh Mobile Pantry - Second Harvest Community Food Bank - Wed., March 20th , 2024. Clarksdale City Park - 10am - 12pm  - While Supplies Last- Open to the Public. Please tell your friends and neighbors. Everyone is welcome. {NOTE: mandate from 2nd Harvest, we have been limited to three families per vehicle.} To sign up for our text alert system email your full name, phone number, and zip code to info@shcfb.org. This is the quickest and most effective way to get information on schedule changes. Visit www.shcfb.org  for more assistance options.The 2nd Harvest Food Pantry, sponsored by the Clarksdale Lions Club and the Clarksdale Christian Church.

Chic- Chat Group - March 18th All ladies welcome! 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. Bring a snack if you want, but not required. Enjoy an evening of fellowship and no children. Meeting at Meta Sampsel’s, 103 S. 4th Street, Clarksdale.  

Men’s Movie Night - Same time as women’s Chic-Chat group. At the Baptist Church, 213 N. 2nd Street, Clarksdale.

The Clarksdale  Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month and we welcome anyone to come and hear what our club does for the community and we are always looking for new members.

Lion's Club Pitch games!  Will be held first Monday night of months Mar, 4th, at  7pm at Lion's Hall, $4 per person, Cash prizes, Bring a partner and join the fun - Snacks provided. 

Lead Service Line Grant - Total H2O Solutions is the company that received the grant to complete our Lead and Copper Service Line Inventory. They may be contacting you to get the information required to complete the inventory.  Please give them a warm Clarksdale welcome and help them help us make the deadline for completing the survey. ????

Upcoming! Clarksdale Lions Annual Consignment Sale April 20th, City-wide Yard sale April 20th, City-Wide Clean-Up April 26th-28th

Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death.

Floods may:

• Result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems.
• Develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.
• Cause outages, disrupt transportation, damage buildings and create landslides.

 If you are under a flood warning:

Find safe shelter right away. 

Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!  Remember, just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.  

Stay off bridges over fast-moving water.  

Depending on the type of flooding:  Evacuate if told to do so. 

Move to higher ground or a higher floor.  Stay where you are.  

Preparing for a Flood

Know Your Risk for Floods
Visit FEMA's Flood Map Service Center to know types of flood risk in your area.  Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.

Purchase Flood Insurance
Purchase or renew a flood insurance policy. Homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding. It typically takes up to 30 days for a policy to go into effect so the time to buy is well before a disaster. Get flood coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Preparing for a Flood
Make a plan for your household, including your pets, so that you and your family know what to do, where to go, and what you will need to protect yourselves from flooding. Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood response. Gather supplies, including non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, and water for several days, in case you must leave immediately or if services are cut off in your area.

In Case of Emergency
Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Create password-protected digital copies. Protect your property. Move valuables to higher levels. Declutter drains and gutters. Install check valves. Consider a sump pump with a battery.

Staying Safe During a Flood

Evacuate immediately, if told to evacuate. Never drive around barricades. Local responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas.

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, call 9-1-1.

• Listen to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions regarding flooding.
• Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown!
• Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning.
• Stay inside your car if it is trapped in rapidly moving water. Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car.
• Get to the highest level if trapped in a building. Only get on the roof if necessary and once there signal for help. Do not climb into a closed attic to avoid getting trapped by rising flood water.

Staying Safe After a Flood

Pay attention to authorities for information and instructions. Return home only when authorities say it is safe.

Avoid driving except in emergencies.

• Wear heavy work gloves, protective clothing and boots during clean up and use appropriate face coverings or masks if cleaning mold or other debris. 
• People with asthma and other lung conditions and/or immune suppression should not enter buildings with indoor water leaks or mold growth that can be seen or smelled. Children should not take part in disaster cleanup work.
• Be aware that snakes and other animals may be in your house.
• Be aware of the risk of electrocution. Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water. Turn off the electricity to prevent electric shock if it is safe to do so.
• Avoid wading in floodwater, which can be contaminated and contain dangerous debris. Underground or downed power lines can also electrically charge the water.
• Use a generator or other gasoline-powered machinery ONLY outdoors and away from windows.