As a result of the rise in water level of the Missouri River and the mandatory evacuation order of the area, Triumph Foods will be suspending operations for Friday, March 22, effective immediately.

According to a news release, Triumph Foods is coordinating with local officials and following an orderly shut-down protocol to effectively stop operations while ensuring the safety of all employees and livestock.

The release states: “We will be monitoring the changes in river level and information from authorities and hope to resume operations for Saturday, March 23rd. Sanitation operations will commence immediately following the release of the evacuation order by the City. We ask employees to please monitor the Company’s social media and local news for up-to-the-minute updates.”