Officials confirm shelters, discuss disaster declaration to access aid

Jan 21, 2026

Officials confirmed local shelters and supplies for vulnerable residents and discussed whether a formal disaster declaration is needed to obtain Red Cross and other assistance; the chair said a declaration can be issued when necessary.

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A committee member reported contacting local fire departments and senior centers and said shelters would be open with supplies such as blankets for residents displaced by the weather.

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