Hurricane Laura unmoors casino, causes flash flood watch closer to home
Buildings and homes are flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, near Lake Charles, La. (David J. Phillip/AP)
The City of Memphis said its crews are preparing for the storm by inspecting storm drains and inlets and clearing them of debris to minimize street flooding.
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A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.
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