Inmates at the Marshall County Jail assisted community members in need of sandbags on Tuesday.
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel and officers transported inmates to the Marshall County Highway Department where the trustees worked to fill hundreds of sandbags for area residents to deter the threat of flooding. The inmates were under the supervision of Marshall County Community Corrections Field Officers.
Hassel stated in a press release that “…the ongoing partnership with Community Corrections makes it possible for the inmates to get out of the jail to provide service to the community”.
Community Corrections Director Ward Byers commented that he was “…pleased that my staff could be a part of helping protect Marshall County from the impending flood waters”.
According to Marshall County Emergency Management Director Clyde Avery, residents may pick up sandbags at the old Civil Defense Building next to the Marshall County Highway Garage on King Road. Extra bags and sand are also at that location.
Marshall County remains under a flood warning and a travel warning. Emergency travel only is recommended. Flooding remains a serious threat in the German Township area.
