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Canton issues emergency proclamation ahead of Hurricane Francine

By Morgan Gill,

2 days ago

CANTON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – The City of Canton issued an emergency proclamation ahead of Hurricane Francine .

On Wednesday, Canton Mayor William Truly encouraged residents to have plenty of food, water and flashlights for the next few days.

“One, we have contacted the Red Cross. Two, we have opened a shelter, which is at the Multipurpose Complex. Three, we will put our emergency team on notice, and they are remarkably well prepared,” said Truly.

The mayor said the city’s $23 million flood prevention project should be complete in 2027 or 2028.

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