Columbia-area flood response by the numbers
Flood response by the numbers
Since Sunday’s history-making rainfall, Columbia-area first responders have been swamped by requests for help. Here’s a snapshot of what’s been done.
20,000
Calls to 9-1-1
8,110
Homes checked by Columbia-area first responders
2,095
Residents receiving assistance from local first responders
473
People evacuated
336 tons
Amount of storm trash picked up
SOURCES: The Columbia Fire Department, capital city area 9-1-1 center, Columbia administrators
This story was originally published October 9, 2015 at 7:38 PM with the headline "Columbia-area flood response by the numbers."