Gallatin County was also hit hard by Wednesday's severe storms.State and local emergency responders have mobilized in Ridgway. Heavy equipment that is being brought into the area will be staged at the Seed Company, just west of Ridgway. Generators were brought to the Oasis Tavern, just south of the Fire Department. The roads in Ridgway have been closed to through traffic.
A shelter is currently being set up at the Golden Circle Senior Center in Ridgway. Food and drink is available at the Fire Department. For those whose homes are damaged, officials are asking victims to sign up at the Fire Department to request lodging, tarpaulins, and other supplies.
The Egyptian Health Department has also made limited doses of tetanus available free of charge.
