Damage repairs from May 1 flooding may take all summer

FRANKLIN COUNTY – A month after the heavy rain and flooding that swamped Franklin County and other parts of the state, repairs are still ongoing. Early on in the process of reporting damages, it was apparent that Franklin County exceeded the minimal threshold of reported damages to meet the initial criteria for a federally declared disaster. With a disaster declaration, funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency could potentially be released to reimburse some of the cost of repairs. For small municipalities who face major repairs – sometimes exceeding the cost of their roads budget – these funds can helpRead More