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City Declares Emergency

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Meridian, Miss.
Posted: 4:06 PM Apr 4, 2008
Last Updated: 4:06 PM Apr 4, 2008

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The City of Meridian issued an emergency declaration in the wake of
Friday afternoon's storm.

The declaration gives the city the authority to not only clear roadways to allow for the safe and free flow of traffic but also to go on private property, if necessary, to make the clean-up possible.

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