A state of emergency has been called in the town of Emerson after receiving a large amount of rain since late yesterday afternoon. Sewers and culverts have not been able to keep up with the large amount of water and officials say about 80% of basements in the community have been flooded.

  

Here is Emerson Mayor Wayne Arseny with the full details....

 

 

We will keep you updated on the situation as it becomes available.

 

 

-Sunday, May 30 2010 -