More Storms in the Forecast, Some Jasper Businesses Putting Up Sandbags to Prepare

Article and Photo: David Shepherd, News Director / Forecaster  

JASPER -- Some Jasper businesses are preparing for the next round of heavy rain and high water.

Along 3rd Street, businesses have put up sandbags in the event the water rises.

One block over on 2nd Street, barricades are up for high water.

Dubois County EMA Director Tammy Humbert says officials are making sandbags available to residents who need them.  You can get free sandbags at the following locations in Dubois County.....

- Jasper Street Dept.

- Huntingburg Street Dept.

- Dubois County Block and Brick


- Dubois County EMA Office in Jasper (call ahead if after regular business hours)