(KFVS) - The Mississippi River Commission will conduct the Memphis District portion of its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River April 8-9.

Two public meetings have been scheduled aboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI in selected towns along the river within the Memphis District so commission members have the opportunity to meet with local residents and hear their concerns, ideas and issues.

The meeting places, dates and times are as follows:

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) – A little more than 200 years after the great New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812, a special awareness event is coming to Cape Girardeau that will help citizens learn about the earthquakes and how to survive it.

The earthquake awareness event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at the West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. 

The American Red Cross is partnering with federal, state, and local officials for this event.

There will be display tables set up in the mall with information about earthquakes, along with general safety information.

They’ll be distributing information for visitors to take with them, have interactive displays, and answer questions from the public.

Although no one can predict future earthquakes, scientists say it’s only a matter of time before another major quake strikes the area.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Here are some early morning scenes in Cape Girardeau on Thursday.

The first is a picture of the sun rising at the Common Pleas Courthouse steps. The second is the sun shining in Kiwanis Park.

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