Updated: July 25, 2024 1:05 pm
After Wednesday's storm, residents with non-emergency questions can call 406-258-INFO (4636).
You can also get the latest information at missoula.co/storm and on Missoula County’s social media pages.
People should continue to call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
(Second report: 10:48 AM, July 25, 2024)
In the latest update, Missoula County officials are telling people to stay away from rivers and streams due to downed power lines.
“County and city officials received reports of downed power lines in streams and rivers in the area that may provide power to water sources. Residents should absolutely not engage in recreational activities in or around the water until further noticea press release said.
WATCH: Missoula DES deputy coordinator Nick Holloway provides an update on the aftermath of last night's storm.
Missoula Deputy Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator Nick Holloway provided an update on the aftermath of last night's storm.
(First report: 10:07 AM, July 25, 2024)
Missoula County officials provided an update Thursday morning as storm cleanup efforts continued Wednesday night.
There are still multiple power outages in Missoula. The Red Cross serves the powerless at the Missoula Elections Center on Russell Street
WATCH: Danny Harlos details the aftermath of the Missoula storm
Missoula Storm Aftermath – July 25 AM Update
The following is information provided by Missoula County:
- Since many people are without power and power lines are still down, check on your neighbors to make sure they are okay, especially if they are elderly. 9-1-1 is busy fielding many calls, and if you are able to help a neighbor, it can take the pressure off our emergency communications and dispatchers.
- The Red Cross is staffing the Election Center at 140 North Russell Street for residents who need to charge essential personal devices. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will provide electricity, air conditioning, showers (with towels) for people without these services. No medical services will be provided.
- Please save water. The city and county are still using backup generators to deliver water as many areas remain without power.
- Many traffic signals in the Missoula area remain inoperable. Remember: treat these intersections as four-way stops, slow down, be patient and watch for emergency traffic. If you don't need to drive today, don't drive!
- Power remains out in much of the area; utility companies serving the area are working to restore it. Do not touch a dropped power cord.
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County and city public works departments are working to remove debris from public streets/roads and other public rights-of-way. Please do not call 9-1-1 to report trees blocking the right of way.
- County and city staff are working to set up trash collection locations for residents. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
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Some city and county offices are closed or providing services remotely. Persons needing services should call the specific department before entering.
- County Telephone Directory: https://www.missoulacounty.us/directory/telephone-directory or call 406-721-5700.
- City Phone Directory: Visit the bottom or the Contact Us section of the city website or call 406-552-6000
- As of now, the following county offices are closed: Elections, Human Resources, Auditor, District Court Clerk (the District Court itself is open for hearings and people should attend scheduled court hearings).
- City offices closed: Municipal Court (except jail court).
- Today, all county public meetings are being held entirely remotely. Information on how to join remotely, including how to call, is available online at missoula.co/bccmeetings
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