Emergency declaration approved after heavy rainfall to allow FEMA assistance
EMA Director Mike Kurz told commissioners heavy rainfall from April 2–6 caused business impacts, accidents and roadway hazards; the board approved an emergency declaration to permit FEMA involvement to assist affected residents and businesses.
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EMA Director Mike Kurz asked the commissioners to approve an emergency declaration for Harrison County covering April 2 through April 6, 2025, citing recent heavy rainfall that had disrupted business hours, contributed to accidents and created roadway hazards. Kurz said the declaration would "allow for FEMA to get involved in the process of assisting those in the county who were negatively impacted."
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