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Columbia-area flood response by the numbers


A car lies in Myers Creek in Hopkins, where the bridge on Lower Richland Boulevard collapsed.
A car lies in Myers Creek in Hopkins, where the bridge on Lower Richland Boulevard collapsed. tglantz@thestate.com

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."

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