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Fire chief says Aspen Place condemnation driven by life-safety risks; city and nonprofits mobilized aid
Summary
Johnson County Fire District No. 1 Chief Trigg Morley described emergency conditions that led to the city’s condemnation of Aspen Place Apartments and outlined subsequent response and coordination with city and community organizations to assist displaced residents.
Trigg Morley, fire chief of Johnson County Fire District No. 1, told the Gardner City Council the decision to condemn Aspen Place Apartments was made because roadway failures prevented safe emergency response, endangering residents.
Why it matters: The condemnation displaced residents and prompted a multi-agency and community response for shelter and basic needs; city leaders described large-scale volunteer and nonprofit assistance that followed.
Chief Morley said the action was taken “solely out of the concern for the safety of…
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